ARGENTINA WILL TEST A SHORTER TREATMENT BASED ON BENZNIDAZOLE TO IMPROVE COVERAGE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CHAGAS

The first phases of these studies took place in Bolivia, during 2016 and 2018, using this regime with numerous patients. The result shows its effectiveness, which opens a door to a treatment with many benefits for the affected population. With a shorter regimen of treatment, the professionals would diminish the adverse effects on patients, modify the adherence to it and increase coverage and access among the affected population.