Reposted by Oscar Gallardo-Huizar
Based on our work by @ogallardo.bsky.social (doi.org/10.1093/milm...) showing no testing in OB clinics, we started a local screening protocol for pregnant women with risk factors for Chagas disease in our hospital in collaboration with MFM, OBGYN residents, and ID fellows.
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Chagas Disease Testing Practices Across Joint Base San Antonio
AbstractIntroduction. The impact of Chagas disease in the United States military is unknown. While previous studies have suggested a low number of cases, c