Chagas Disease in New Orleans: An Opportunity for Student and Community Training



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Trypanosoma cruzi is a pathogenic microorganism that cause Chagas disease, an anthropozoonosis that represents a major public health problem in Latin America. T. cruzi is widely distributed throughout the American continent, from the southern regions of the United States (U.S.) to Argentina, and infects at least 6 million people in Latin America. Page 8 of the CELT Research Abstract Booklet.Anna worked in conjunction with Eli Bierman and Sarah Hill.

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Title

Chagas Disease in New Orleans: An Opportunity for Student and Community Training

Researcher

Sanford, Anna

Faculty

Claudia Herrera, Ph.D.

Date Created

2015-2017

Description

Trypanosoma cruzi is a pathogenic microorganism that cause Chagas disease, an anthropozoonosis that represents a major public health problem in Latin America. T. cruzi is widely distributed throughout the American continent, from the southern regions of the United States (U.S.) to Argentina, and infects at least 6 million people in Latin America. Page 8 of the CELT Research Abstract Booklet.Anna worked in conjunction with Eli Bierman and Sarah Hill.

Topical Subject(s)

Chagas Disease
Trypanosoma cruzi
Argentina
Louisiana (United States)
North America
South America

Language

eng

File Type

pdf

Identifier (local)

CELT_AB_08

Extent

page 8 of 36

Type of Resource

text

Source

Center for Engaged Learning & Teaching, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana

Place of Publication

New Orleans (La.)

Physical Location

Tulane University: Center for Engaged Learning & Teaching

Institution Website

http://celt.tulane.edu/

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The materials in the Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching Research Showcase collection are made available for research and study purposes only. Any other use requires permission. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws. For further information on the permissions process and guidelines, please contact celt@tulane.edu.

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