Pneumonitis in congenital Chagas' disease. A study of ten cases

Ten cases of pneumonitis in congenital Chagas' disease are described. Amastigotes were found in the lungs in seven cases, and in two of these cases parasitized cells were seen in the alveolar lumen. In five cases parasites were found both in the lungs and in the amniotic epithelium of the extra...

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Published in:	The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene Vol. 30; no. 1; p. 38
Main Authors:	Bittencourt, A L, Rodrigues de Freitas, L A, Galvão de Araujo, M O, Jácomo, K
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-01-1981
Subjects:	Amniotic Fluid - parasitology Chagas Disease - congenital Chagas Disease - parasitology Humans Infant, Newborn Lung - pathology Pneumonia - etiology Pulmonary Alveoli - parasitology
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Summary:	Ten cases of pneumonitis in congenital Chagas' disease are described. Amastigotes were found in the lungs in seven cases, and in two of these cases parasitized cells were seen in the alveolar lumen. In five cases parasites were found both in the lungs and in the amniotic epithelium of the extraplacental membranes and umbilical cord. The authors conclude that infection of the amniotic epithelium originated in the lungs and was carried by the amniotic fluid, and emphasize the epidemiological importance of infection of the amniotic fluid as a probable means of transmission of Chagas' disease among professionals working in the area of obstetrics.
ISSN:	0002-9637
DOI:	10.4269/ajtmh.1981.30.38