Historical Aspects of American Trypanosomiasis (Chagas' Disease)

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In this book, the history of Chagas' disease is discussed in the context of the emergence of modern medicine in Brazil. Based on extensive literature search and archive studies, different aspects of this important disease are reviewed. Starting from the clinical and socioeconomic significance, a summary of the history prior to its discovery by Chagas in 1908 is presented. The disease discovery process is discussed in terms of parasitic disease knowledge in this period and the continuing effort leading to the early Chagas' disease concept. For the first time, the influence of the Schaudinn School of protozoology on this formation process is shown. Finally, the reception of this scientific contribution in Brazil in an environment of increasing tension between the «old» hygiene and the «new» public health is analyzed.

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Matthias Perleth

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«The book brings to the attention of a wider audience a great deal of information about Chagas' disease and events and personalities involved in the heroic age of the Brazilian public health movement that are generally only known to those familiar with the Portuguese language as well as providing original contributions from the author's own research. It is a commendable effort.» (Hooman Momen, Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz)
«I enjoyed and learned much reading this book. There is a lot of specialized information on Chagas' disease that will be of great use to any historian of medicine interested in this disease and to those interested in tropical diseases.» (Marcos Cueto, Medical History)

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