Chagas' disease in Mexico. Report of 5 proven cases
Marcuchamer Miller, J.; Reyes López, P.A.
Archivos del Instituto de Cardiologia de Mexico 48(5): 952-966
1978
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-3785 PMID: 101157 Document Number: 128750
Seroepidemiologic studies demonstrated that American Trypanosomiasis is highly prevalent among rural communities in Mexico. However, Chagas' disease seems to be a rarity. That could be a wrong concept. In just a few months 5 patients with epidemiological, clinical and immunologic evidence for Chagasic miocardiopathy or miocarditis were identified in our Institution. Their cardiologic findings have been discussed, as well as diagnostic approaches in different stages of the disease.
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