Use of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for conclusive diagnosis of chronic Chagas disease - field implementation in the Bolivian Chaco region.

• Main Authors: Daniel Lozano (Author), Lizeth Rojas (Author), Susana Méndez (Author), Aina Casellas (Author), Sergi Sanz (Author), Lourdes Ortiz (Author), María Jesús Pinazo (Author), Marcelo Abril (Author), Joaquim Gascón (Author), Faustino Torrico (Author), Julio Alonso-Padilla (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2019-12-01T00:00:00Z.
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Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is the neglected tropical disease with a highest burden in Latin America. Its acute stage is mostly asymptomatic and goes unnoticed. Symptoms appear at the chronic stage, which is when diagnosis is usually made. This is based on the agreement...