Key Chagas disease missing knowledge among at-risk population in Spain affecting diagnosis and treatment
Abstract Background Chagas disease is endemic in Latin America and, over the last few decades, due to population movements, the disease has spread to other continents. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical in terms of improving outcomes for those living with Chagas disease. However, poor knowle...
Main Authors: | María Romay-Barja, Laura Iglesias-Rus, Teresa Boquete, Agustín Benito, Teresa Blasco-Hernández |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-04-01
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Series: | Infectious Diseases of Poverty |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-021-00841-4 |
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