[American trypanosomiasis (Chagas' disease). A clinico-serological survey in a rural community of Oaxaca].

Abstract

A survey at a rural community in Oaxaca, Mexico revealed 30 (29%) out of 104 people tested are carriers of anti-Trypanosoma cruzi antibodies. This high prevalence of seropositivity signals an important parasite circulation. We did not studied people under 15 years of age, therefore we can not identify transmission in this area. A concomitant study of 12 lead showed that those who are seropositive had more EKG abnormalities as a group. Such findings could indicate the parasitic disease impact on community health.