Publications by authors named "Michael B Oey"
Background: Chagas disease, caused by the parasite , once considered a disease confined to Mexico, Central America, and South America, is now an emerging global public health problem. An estimated 300 000 immigrants in the United States are chronically infected with However, awareness of Chagas disease among the medical community in the United States is poor.
Methods: We review our experience managing 60 patients with Chagas disease in hospitals throughout the New York City metropolitan area and describe screening, clinical manifestations, EKG findings, imaging, and treatment.