Possible risk factors for vertical transmission of Chagas' disease

Authors

  • Achiléa L. Bittencourt Universidade Federal da Bahia; School of Medicine

Keywords:

American trypanosomiasis, Vertical transmission, Congenital Chagas' disease, Breast-feeding

Abstract

The author emphasizes the importance of the congenital transmission of Chagas' disease and discusses the possible risk factors for transmission such as age, origin, obstetrical history and maternal form of disease. Exacerbation of infection during pregnancy is also considered as a possible risk factor for transmission. Besides, a relationship between the frequency of transmission and gestational age is presented. Concerning breast-feeding, the risk of transmission is directly related to the acute phase of maternal disease and bleeding nipples. The deleterious effects of chagasic infection on the fetus and newborn are also considered.

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Published

1992-10-01

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Original Article

How to Cite

Bittencourt, A. L. (1992). Possible risk factors for vertical transmission of Chagas’ disease . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 34(5), 403-408. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/28959