A qualitative exploration of knowledge of Chagas disease among adolescents in rural Ecuador

• Main Authors: Patricia Mora-Criollo (Author), Majo Carrasco-Tenezaca (Author), Sharon Casapulla (Author), Benjamin Bates (Author), Mario Grijalva (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: James Cook University, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Introduction: Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected tropical disease that affects 6 to 7 million people worldwide. In South America, CD is a major health problem in several regions, causing more than 12 000 deaths per year. CD is caused by a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi, mostly transmitted through...