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InfoChagas
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHAGAS DISEASE
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHAGAS DISEASE
  • WHAT IS IT?
  • HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?
  • HOW IS IT TREATED?
  • HOW TO PREVENT IT?
  • MORE QUESTIONS?
HOW IS CHAGAS DISEASE TREATED?

Today Chagas disease is treatable; there are currently two drugs used to treat the disease, both of which are administered in the form of pills.

Adverse effects of treatment
Treatment of complications

Today Chagas disease is treatable. Therapy is highly effective if given during the acute phase of the disease and less effective when administered during the chronic phase. This is why early diagnosis is so important.

In infants aged under 1 year, treatment achieves a complete cure.

In young people, treatment also gives good results.

In both children and young people, treatment of Chagas is associated with fewer adverse effects than in adults.

In adults, a cure is not guaranteed, but treatment can stop the disease from progressing and prevent or delay cardiac complications.

Women cannot receive treatment for Chagas disease while they are breastfeeding. Women taking the medication should avoid pregnancy until the course of treatment is completed.

Patients on treatment cannot drink any alcohol because it may interact with the drugs and increase the likelihood of adverse effects.

There are currently two drugs used to treat Chagas disease: benznidazole and nifurtimox. Both of these medicines can cause side effects so treatment should always be given under medical supervision. The drug is taken orally for two or three months, depending on which one is used.

An annual check-up including an electrocardiogram is just as important as treatment. Equally important is seeking medical attention if new symptoms develop.

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Adverse Effects of Treatment

Treatment of Complications

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COULD I HAVE CHAGAS DISEASE?

WHAT IS IT?

  • In which countries is Chagas disease found?
  • What are the symptoms of Chagas Disease?
  • How is Chagas disease diagnosed?
  • Why is Chagas a neglected disease?

HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?

  • Pregnancy and Chagas Disease
  • I have had Chagas disease before. Can I get it again?

HOW IS IT TREATED?

  • Adverse effects of treatment
  • Treatment of complications

HOW TO PREVENT IT?

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INFORMATION FOR PROFESSIONALS

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