Information for professionals

Chagas disease is still on the World Health Organisation’s list of neglected tropical diseases. Efforts to save this disease from oblivion, however, are increasing and the scientific community has a crucial role to play in ensuring that this happens. Research is providing new scientific evidence that will help to fill the knowledge gap that has kept Chagas disease in the dark for so long.

The following pages contain information on the management of Chagas disease:

Diagnosis

Treatment

Protocols for Action

You can also consult the latest scientific information on:

The life cycle of the parasite

Research

Chagaspedia