Publications by authors named "Amanda Ferreira Simoes"
Oral Chagas disease outbreak by bacaba juice ingestion: A century after Carlos Chagas' discovery, the disease is still hard to manage.
Eudes Alves Simões-Neto Daniel Wagner de Castro Lima Santos Maria Rosa Quaresma Bomfim Jackson Maurício Lopes Costa Amanda Ferreira Simões
PLoS Negl Trop Dis
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Orally transmitted acute Chagas disease (ACD) is a significant global health issue, especially affecting low-income populations in tropical areas, and presents management challenges even after over 100 years of recognition.
- A reported outbreak in Pedro do Rosário, Brazil, involved 39 ACD cases linked to bacaba juice, highlighting the need for thorough clinical and epidemiological investigations; diagnostic success varied significantly based on the criteria used.
- The study found considerable obstacles in ACD management, including outdated diagnostic methods, reliance on conventional treatments, and the vulnerability of affected populations, emphasizing the need for better diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.