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- Screening for seroprevalence of Chagas disease in pediatric Latino population in Georgia
Clinical Trial
Screening for seroprevalence of Chagas disease in pediatric Latino population in Georgia
There are three key aims of this project: First aim: to institute a screening model using immunoglobulin G (IGG) serology for Chagas disease presence in Latino children living in the Augusta, Georgia. To be eligible for testing, children will be recognized to have been born and raised in a Chagas disease endemic area or have history of living in a chagas endemic area for 6 months or longer. Second aim: is to assess the seroprevalence of Chagas disease in these children. Third aim: to increase awareness of Chagas disease among pediatric healthcare providers and high-risk communities in the state of Georgia by using this project as a platform for dissemination of information among those serving communities at highest risk. Pediatric Health care providers can then motivate at-risk individuals to obtain screening and to pursue follow-up for treatment.
Eligibility Criteria
- Inclusion Criteria: Minimum 12 months of age up to 17 years of age and recognized to have been born and raised in a Chagas disease endemic area or have history of living in a Chagas endemic area for 6 months or longer Exclusion Criteria: Younger than 1 year of age or older than 18 years of age