Abstract

CERMENO, Julman R. Infection by Trypanosoma cruzi in Bolivar state, venezuela. Review and Update. Saber [online]. 2013, vol.25, n.2, pp.129-140. ISSN 1315-0162.

Chagas’  disease  shows  a  wide  distribution  in  almost  the  entire  Venezuelan  territory.  Epidemiological, ecological, clinical and diagnostic aspects have been studied in places where this disease is prevalent. Hwever, in Bolivar state, the largest state in Venezuela, infection prevalence, clinical-epidemiologic aspects are unknown. In this review we analyze and discuss the contributions of the work done in the area of infections with Trypanosoma cruzi and perform an update.

Keywords : Chagas disease.

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