2 nd Brazilian Consensus on Chagas Disease, 2015

2 nd Brazilian Consensus on Chagas Disease, 2015

Abstract Chagas disease is a neglected chronic condition with a high burden of morbidity and mortality. It has considerable psychological, social, and economic impacts. The disease represents a significant public health issue in Brazil, with different regional patterns. This document presents the evidence that resulted in the Brazilian Consensus on Chagas Disease. The objective was to review and standardize strategies for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of Chagas disease in the country, based on the available scientific evidence. The consensus is based on the articulation and strategic contribution of renowned Brazilian experts with knowledge and experience on various aspects of the disease. It is the result of a close collaboration between the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine and the Ministry of Health. It is hoped that this document will strengthen the development of integrated actions against Chagas disease in the country, focusing on epidemiology, management, comprehensive care (including families and communities), communication, information, education, and research .

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Main Authors: Dias,João Carlos Pinto, Ramos Jr.,Alberto Novaes, Gontijo,Eliane Dias, Luquetti,Alejandro, Shikanai-Yasuda,Maria Aparecida, Coura,José Rodrigues, Torres,Rosália Morais, Melo,José Renan da Cunha, Almeida,Eros Antonio de, Oliveira Jr.,Wilson de, Silveira,Antônio Carlos, Rezende,Joffre Marcondes de, Pinto,Fabiane Scalabrini, Ferreira,Antonio Walter, Rassi,Anis, Fragata Filho,Abílio Augusto, Sousa,Andréa Silvestre de, Correia,Dalmo, Jansen,Ana Maria, Andrade,Glaucia Manzan Queiroz, Britto,Constança Felícia De Paoli de Carvalho, Pinto,Ana Yecê das Neves, Rassi Jr.,Anis, Campos,Dayse Elisabeth, Abad-Franch,Fernando, Santos,Silvana Eloi, Chiari,Egler, Hasslocher-Moreno,Alejandro Marcel, Moreira,Eliane Furtado, Marques,Divina Seila de Oliveira, Silva,Eliane Lages, Marin-Neto,José Antonio, Galvão,Lúcia Maria da Cunha, Xavier,Sergio Salles, Valente,Sebastião Aldo da Silva, Carvalho,Noêmia Barbosa, Cardoso,Alessandra Viana, Silva,Rafaella Albuquerque e, Costa,Veruska Maia da, Vivaldini,Simone Monzani, Oliveira,Suelene Mamede, Valente,Vera da Costa, Lima,Mayara Maia, Alves,Renato Vieira
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2016
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822016000700003
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Summary:Abstract Chagas disease is a neglected chronic condition with a high burden of morbidity and mortality. It has considerable psychological, social, and economic impacts. The disease represents a significant public health issue in Brazil, with different regional patterns. This document presents the evidence that resulted in the Brazilian Consensus on Chagas Disease. The objective was to review and standardize strategies for diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of Chagas disease in the country, based on the available scientific evidence. The consensus is based on the articulation and strategic contribution of renowned Brazilian experts with knowledge and experience on various aspects of the disease. It is the result of a close collaboration between the Brazilian Society of Tropical Medicine and the Ministry of Health. It is hoped that this document will strengthen the development of integrated actions against Chagas disease in the country, focusing on epidemiology, management, comprehensive care (including families and communities), communication, information, education, and research .

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