Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
We evaluated clinical and epidemiological characteristics of Trypanosoma cruzi infection in Sergipe.
METHODS:
In this cross-sectional study, we collected serum samples to identify serological markers of Chagas disease. A questionnaire was used, and electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, chest radiography, and contrast radiography of esophagus and colon were performed.
RESULTS:
T. cruzi infection seroprevalence was 12.1%, mean age of subjects was 55 years, 90% had an elementary school education, 78.6% were agriculture workers, and 60.5% had electrocardiographic abnormalities.
CONCLUSIONS:
A high prevalence of T. cruzi infection was observed in mostly elderly individuals.
Keywords:
Trypanosoma cruzi; Seroprevalence; Epidemiological variables