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Human Chagas Disease and Migration in the Context of Globalization: Some Particular Aspects
Human Chagas disease originated in Latin America, being spread around the world in relation with multiple bioecological, sociocultural, and political factors. The process of the disease production and dispersion is discussed, emphasizing the human migration and correlated aspects, in the context of...
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Published in: | Journal of Tropical Medicine 2013-01, Vol.2013 (2013), p.197-205 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Human Chagas disease originated in Latin America, being spread around the world in relation with multiple bioecological, sociocultural, and political factors. The process of the disease production and dispersion is discussed, emphasizing the human migration and correlated aspects, in the context of globalization. Positive and negative consequences concern the future of this trypanosomiasis, mainly in terms of the ecologic and sociopolitical characteristics of the endemic and nonendemic countries. |
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ISSN: | 1687-9686 1687-9694 |
DOI: | 10.1155/2013/789758 |