New research from Tulane University may shed light on how parasite strain diversity can impact Chagas disease progression and severity.
Chagas, a lesser-known and studied tropical disease, is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi parasites, which are transmitted by kissing bugs. In the Americas, the disease affects 6 million people in 21 countries, with approximately 30,000 new cases each year. While most infected patients remain asymptomatic, about 20-40 percent of those infected will develop chronic heart disease years or decades after infection, and about 5 percent will develop digestive disease.
Since the 1980s, researchers have proposed that different strains could be associated with different disease outcomes due to the parasite's genetic diversity, but decades of research failed to uncover clear associations. In finding a clear association, these results provide a new framework for the development of more effective treatments and vaccines."
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
New Chagas research unravels decades-long mystery of how the tropical disease progressesNew research from Tulane University may shed light on how parasite strain diversity can impact Chagas disease progression and severity.
Læs mere »
New university-style business suite is created at Telford CollegeTelford College has taken delivery of dozens of new desks and chairs as part of a campus upgrade for the new academic year.
Læs mere »
Youngsters at a Telford football club kick off the new season with a new kitYoungsters at a Telford football club have scored an early win after securing a new sponsor ahead of the new season.
Læs mere »
Dr Pepper relaunches with new branding and a new messageDr Pepper Zero has also been renamed in the first new campaign in 10 years
Læs mere »
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rulesA European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024.
Læs mere »