The CUIDA Chagas Project: towards the elimination of congenital transmission of Chagas disease in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Paraguay

ABSTRACT Background: Mother-to-child transmission of Chagas disease (CD) has become a relevant problem in both endemic and non-endemic areas. Methods: Description of the CUIDA Chagas Project - Communities United for Innovation, Development and Attention for Chagas disease’. Results: Through innovative and strategic research, this project will provide improved diagnostic and treatment options as well as replicable implementation models that are adaptable to different contexts. Conclusions: By integrating test, treat and care actions for CD into primary health care practices, the burden of CD on people and health systems may be significantly reduced.

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Main Authors:	Sousa,Andréa Silvestre de, Vermeij,Debbie, Parra-Henao,Gabriel, Lesmo,Vidalia, Fernández,Evelin Fortún, Aruni,José Jorge Chura, Mendes,Fernanda de Souza Nogueira Sardinha, Bohorquez,Laura C., Luquetti,Alejandro O.
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical - SBMT 2022
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0037-86822022000100608
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