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  • Benznidazole shortage makes chagas disease a neglected tropical disease in developed countries: data from Spain.

Benznidazole shortage makes chagas disease a neglected tropical disease in developed countries: data from Spain.

The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (2012-07-25)
Miriam Navarro, Francesca F Norman, José Antonio Pérez-Molina, Rogelio López-Vélez
ABSTRACT

Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease endemic in Latin America. The first-line treatment option is benznidazole, but stocks are expected to run out in the coming months. Spain would need around 5 million benznidazole tablets. This drug shortage could make Chagas disease a neglected tropical disease also in developed countries.

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Sigma-Aldrich
N-Benzyl-2-nitro-1H-imidazole-1-acetamide, 97%