Benznidazole treatment of chagasic encephalitis in pregnant woman with AIDS

Abstract

In HIV infection, initiation of treatment is associated with improved clinical outcom and reduced rate of sexual transmission. However, difficulty in detecting infection in early stages impairs those benefits. We determined the minimum testing rate that maximizes benefits derived from early diagnosis.

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Keywords

Chagasic encephalitis, Benznidazole treatment, AIDS complications

Citation

Bisio, M., Altcheh, J., Lattner, J., Moscatelli, G., Fink, V., Burgos, J. M., ... & Freilij, H. (2013). Benznidazole treatment of Chagasic encephalitis in pregnant woman with AIDS. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 19(9), 1490–1492. doi:10.3201/eid1909.130667.