The Chagas Disease Foundation

Chagas disease is a debilitating and often fatal disease resulting from infection with the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. The infection affects up to 20 million people in Mexico, Central America, and South America, making Chagas disease the highest impact infectious disease in Latin America. In addition to being a disease of poverty, Chagas disease is also poverty-promoting in striking hardest in young adults. Chagas disease has recently gained some notoriety in the United States due to both endogenous ("home-grown") and imported cases, prompting concern about the safety of blood and organ/tissue donations. Although 2009 marks the 100 year anniversary of the discovery of Chagas disease, the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of this infection are all highly inadequate. The battle against Chagas disease begins with information and education. More about Chagas Disease

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The Chagas Research Map Repository seeks to catalog global research efforts on Chagas disease. Use the orientation tools to identify sites in particular areas, or launch the full map and use search terms to find sites of interest. Browse individual research groups to learn more about their interests and needs.

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Characterization of Trypanosoma cruzi strains from southern Ecuador
Tropical Disease Institute, Ohio University
Athens, United States

This project examines the transmission cycles of T. cruzi in Southern Ecuador. We seek to expand the knowledge on the biology of T. cruzi transmission in the Andean region, which is paramount for the establishment of control programs aimed to stop transmission of the parasite to human populations.

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News

Dogs could help curtail Chagas disease - Times of India

Anti-Parasite Drugs for Neglected Chagas Disease Are in the Works - PhysOrg.com

Letters: Immigration - OregonLive.com (blog)

The stages of Chagas disease - Helium

Anti-TB compounds could fight neglected diseases - Toronto Sun

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Recent Studies

Effect of Crotalus viridis viridis snake venom on the ultrastructure and intracellular survival of Trypanosoma cruzi.
Adade CM, Cons BL, Melo PA, Souto-PadrÃ³n T

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