A qualitative exploration of knowledge of Chagas disease among adolescents in rural Ecuador
Introduction: Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected tropical disease that affects 6 to 7 million people worldwide. In South America, CD is a major health problem in several regions, causing more than 12 000 deaths per year. CD is caused by a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi, mostly transmitted thro...
Main Authors: | Patricia Mora-Criollo, Majo Carrasco-Tenezaca, Sharon Casapulla, Benjamin Bates, Mario Grijalva |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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James Cook University
2023-01-01
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Series: | Rural and Remote Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.rrh.org.au/journal/article/6796/ |
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