Saber
versão impressa ISSN 1315-0162
Resumo
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.
Palavras-chave : Chagas disease.