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Long-Term Outcomes of Treating Nonacute Chagas Disease with Benznidazole
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What is the problem and what is known about it so far?
Chagas disease is an infection with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. The infection can involve the heart muscle and can lead to irreversible heart problems, including abnormal heart rhythms, heart failure, and even …
