Chronic Chagas disease with cardiodigestive involvement and the TcVI infective form of Trypanosoma cruzi. A case report

Parasitology International
Miguel H ViccoIván Marcipar

Abstract

We report a patient with megacolon associated with TcVI infective lineage form of Trypanosoma cruzi. Although this megacolon was considered idiopathic, Chagas disease was suspected and diagnosed because of the concomitant cardiovascular involvement. Based on this case, we discuss the suitability of Chagas diagnosis in patients with tract motility involvement.

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Jan 1, 2014·Medical Microbiology and Immunology·Miguel Hernán ViccoOscar Bottasso
Apr 5, 2014·Revista Clínica Espanõla·M H ViccoO A Bottasso
Sep 27, 2016·Pathogens and Global Health·Mariane Barroso PereiraEros Antonio de Almeida

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