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Prevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in active military population of The Colombian National Army gathered in five departments.

Claudia MéndezMaria Clara DuqueYanira RomeroJulie PérezOmaira RodríguezCamilo A Correa-CárdenasMaria Teresa AlvaradoOmar Cantillo-Barraza
Published in: PloS one (2019)
The prevalence was < 1% It is probable the infection in the seropositive individuals occurred before enlisting in the military service due to origin locations with transmission such as Casanare and Boyacá. These findings allow defining the prevention and control programs of chronic cases and reduction in the disease burden.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • trypanosoma cruzi
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • posttraumatic stress disorder
  • public health
  • quality improvement