Résumé
This completely revised and updated edition of American Trypanosomiasis, Chagas Disease: One Hundred Years of Research provides a comprehensive overview of Chagas disease and discusses the latest discoveries concerning the three elements that compose the transmission chain of the disease; the host, the insect vectors and the causative parasite. New insights on the molecular biology and diagnostics of Chagas diseases, the persistence of infections in the host and the interaction of the parasite and host metabolism are now included in this new edition. Thoroughly revised, updated, and streamlined new edition with contributions from leading authorities and industry experts Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field, covering biology, clinical aspects and human sciences showing multidisciplinary aspects throughout Includes a summarizing chapter providing the key insights of practical significance for prevention efforts