Health care importance of Treponema pallidum, Chagas disease and Human immunodeficiency virus 1 among Amerindians of Argentina: an observational study = Importancia en el sistema de salud de la infección por Treponema pallidum, la enfermedad de Chagas y el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana 1 en amerindios de Argentina: un estudio observacional

The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Treponema pallidum, Trypanosoma cruzi and Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) in five Amerindian populations of Argentina. A retrospective study was conducted among 857 Amerindian populations (112 Kollas, 298 Mbyá-guaraníes, 79 Sagua Huarpes, 368 Wichis) from 2007 to 2010. Screening and confirmation of T. pallidum, T. cruzi and HIV-1 were performed. T. pallidum and T. cruzi infections were detected in all communities with an overall prevalence rate of 4.2% and 16.8%, respectively. Although HIV was not detected, syphilis and Chagas disease represent a challenge for the health care system and the reinforcement of public health strategies is necessary considering the socioeconomic isolation of these populations.

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Main Authors:	Eirin, Maria Emilia, Delfino, Cecilia María, Pedrozo, Williams René, Malan, Richard, Puca, Alberto, de Rissio, Ana María, Espejo, Rogelio, Gallo Vaulet, Maria Lucia, Rodríguez Fermepin, Marcelo, Biglione, Mirna Marcela, Berini, Carolina Andrea
Format:	info:ar-repo/semantics/artículo biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	Asociación Argentina de Microbiología 2017-10
Subjects:	Salud Pública, Virus de la Inmunodeficiencia Humana, Argentina, Pueblos Indígenas, Morbosidad, Indigenous Peoples, Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Public Health, Treponema Pallidum, Trypanozoma Cruzi, VIH, Prevalencia de una Enfermedad, Disease Prevalence, HIV,
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12123/3004 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0325754117300512 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ram.2017.01.001
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