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Acute micro-outbreak of Chagas disease in the southeastern Amazon: a report of five cases
Andreza Karoline Souza Barros de Brito1, Débora Raysa Teixeira de Sousa2, Edson Fidelis da Silva Junior3
1Fundação de Medicina Tropical Dr. Heitor Vieira Dourado, Manaus, AM, Brasil.
Background:
Chagas disease is gaining importance in the Brazilian Amazon region as a differential diagnosis of febrile syndrome. The most recent microoutbreak occurred in Ipixuna, in Amazonas state.
Methods:
An epidemiological survey was conducted using parasitological and serological tests, and electrocardiographic analysis.
Results:
The patients belonged to one family and had ingested açaí acquired from Ipixuna. All patients reported fever and initially a thick blood smear test was done to identify Trypanosoma cruzi. Benznidazole treatment was administered to all patients.
Conclusions:
Knowledge of the epidemiological dynamics of Chagas disease allows us to improve control and management measures for this disease.
