Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (Apr 2022)

The CUIDA Chagas Project: towards the elimination of congenital transmission of Chagas disease in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Paraguay

  • Andréa Silvestre de Sousa,
  • Debbie Vermeij,
  • Gabriel Parra-Henao,
  • Vidalia Lesmo,
  • Evelin Fortún Fernández,
  • José Jorge Chura Aruni,
  • Fernanda de Souza Nogueira Sardinha Mendes,
  • Laura C. Bohorquez,
  • Alejandro O. Luquetti

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0171-2021
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 55

Abstract

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ABSTRACT Background: Mother-to-child transmission of Chagas disease (CD) has become a relevant problem in both endemic and non-endemic areas. Methods: Description of the CUIDA Chagas Project - Communities United for Innovation, Development and Attention for Chagas disease’. Results: Through innovative and strategic research, this project will provide improved diagnostic and treatment options as well as replicable implementation models that are adaptable to different contexts. Conclusions: By integrating test, treat and care actions for CD into primary health care practices, the burden of CD on people and health systems may be significantly reduced.

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