Likely Autochthonous Transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi to Humans, South Central Texas, USA

Emerg Infect Dis. 2017 Mar;23(3):500-503. doi: 10.3201/eid2303.161157.

Abstract

Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, is a major neglected tropical disease affecting the Americas. The epidemiology of this disease in the United States is incomplete. We report evidence of likely autochthonous vectorborne transmission of T. cruzi and health outcomes in T. cruzi-seropositive blood donors in south central Texas, USA.

Keywords: Chagas disease; Texas; Trypanosoma cruzi; United States; autochthonous transmission; blood donors; humans; parasites.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Animals
  • Chagas Disease / epidemiology
  • Chagas Disease / parasitology*
  • Chagas Disease / transmission*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insect Vectors*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Texas / epidemiology
  • Trypanosoma cruzi / physiology*
  • Young Adult