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What Are The Medical Tests Which Can Rule Out Chagas Disease?
Question: Can a doctor here in XXXXXXX order a blood test for Chagas disease? Is it available ?
Brief Answer:
Yes, if clinical findings and personal history are indicating for Chagas...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. Chagas disease is an infectious disease caused by a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi.
2. It is more prevalent in the Region of Americas including XXXXXXX
3. Diagnosis is based on:
- examination of blood smear (in the acute phase of the disease)
- clinical findings
- personal history of living in endemic areas
Serological tests can confirm the disease.
After evaluation of clinical and personal data, a doctor can ask for blood tests.
Hope it answered to your question!
Feel free to ask any other query you might have!
Dr.Albana
Yes, if clinical findings and personal history are indicating for Chagas...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
1. Chagas disease is an infectious disease caused by a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi.
2. It is more prevalent in the Region of Americas including XXXXXXX
3. Diagnosis is based on:
- examination of blood smear (in the acute phase of the disease)
- clinical findings
- personal history of living in endemic areas
Serological tests can confirm the disease.
After evaluation of clinical and personal data, a doctor can ask for blood tests.
Hope it answered to your question!
Feel free to ask any other query you might have!
Dr.Albana
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