Trypanosoma cruzi DTU parasite diversity and clinical outcomes in mesoregions of the Northeast Brazilian State of Pernambuco
DTUs TcI-TcVI were only detected in the blood of patients born in the Agreste, area of ecological transition. Although not frequently found in human infections in Brazil, the prevailing TcV, TcIII, and TcIV were detected in patients born in Pernambuco. These data could not disclose an identifiable association of T. cruzi DTU circulating in the blood of patients with clinical forms of CD.
Authors
- Gloria Melo
- Thayse do Espírito Santo Protásio da Silva
- Angélica Martins Batista
- Cruz Moreira Otacílio
- Lucia Elena Alvarado-Arnez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3537-6361)
- WILSON ARAUJO OLIVEIRA
- Constança Britto
- Silvia Marinho Martins Alves
- Samanta Cristina das Chagas Xavier
- Joseli Lannes-Vieira
- Cristina Veloso Carrazzone
Institutions
- International Olive Council (ES)
- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (BR)
- Universidade de Pernambuco (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS neglected tropical diseases
- Published
- 2026-02-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0013996
- Primary Topic
- Trypanosoma species research and implications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00