Journal article
Benznidazole and Posaconazole in Eliminating Parasites in Asymptomatic T. Cruzi Carriers The STOP-CHAGAS Trial
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Benznidazole is recommended for treatment of Chagas infection. Effects of combination therapy with benznidazole and posaconazole have not been tested in Trypanosoma cruzi carriers.
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to determine whether posaconazole alone or combined with benznidazole were superior to benznidazole monotherapy in eliminating T. cruzi parasites measured by real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) in …
Authors
Morillo CA; Waskin H; Sosa-Estani S; del Carmen Bangher M; Cuneo C; Milesi R; Mallagray M; Apt W; Beloscar J; Gascon J
Journal
Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Vol. 69, No. 8, pp. 939–947
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.jacc.2016.12.023
ISSN
0735-1097