Abstract
Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease endemic in Latin America. The first-line treatment option is benznidazole, but stocks are expected to run out in the coming months. Spain would need around 5 million benznidazole tablets. This drug shortage could make Chagas disease a neglected tropical disease also in developed countries.
MeSH terms
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Chagas Disease / drug therapy*
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Chagas Disease / epidemiology
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Developed Countries*
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Humans
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Nitroimidazoles / supply & distribution*
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Nitroimidazoles / therapeutic use
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Spain / epidemiology
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Trypanocidal Agents / supply & distribution*
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Trypanocidal Agents / therapeutic use
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Trypanosoma cruzi / drug effects
Substances
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Nitroimidazoles
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Trypanocidal Agents
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benzonidazole