Chagas disease, which is also known as American
trypanosomiasis, occurs when you get infected with a small parasite
called Trypanosoma cruzi. A doctor named Carlos RJ Chagas from
Brazil discovered this parasite
and how it causes illness in people way back in 1909.
BOSTON, April 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The new research gives a
complete picture of the Chagas Disease: American
trypanosomiasis market. It looks at trends in the CD market,
including how common it is in different regions, and talks about
what's happening in the market right now. The report also looks
closely at the competition between different treatments. It focuses
on treatments available across Latin America. Because many
people with Chagas Disease don't have enough money to buy medicine,
there isn't much demand for these products. That's why
pharmaceutical companies aren't putting a lot of effort into
creating new treatments for Chagas disease now.
Key Facts to Know About Chagas Disease: A Quick
Overview
- About 6-7 million people, mostly in Latin America, have a bug bite disease called
Chagas disease.
- It can be passed on by bugs, eating unsafe food, getting blood
or organs from infected people, passing it from mother to baby, or
accidents in labs.
- If treated early, Chagas disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi
can be cured. Treatment can also help stop the disease from getting
worse and prevent passing it from mother to baby.
- Some people with long-term Chagas disease might have heart
problems, and others might have stomach or brain issues. They might
need special treatment for these.
- Ways to stop Chagas disease include controlling bugs in
Latin America, checking blood
before giv
ing it to someone, and testing and treating girls, women
who can have babies, newborns, and brothers and sisters of infected
moms who haven't had treatment before.
The Transmission of Chagas Disease in the American Market:
Key Insights
In Latin America, Chagas
disease mostly spreads from poop or pee of blood-sucking bugs
called kissing bugs. These bugs hide in cracks in houses and come
out at night to feed on blood. When they bite, they often do it on
the face. If someone scratches the bite and gets the poop or pee in
their body, they can get infected with the parasite.
T. cruzi can also be transmitted by:
- If you eat or drink something with T. cruzi in it, like food or
drinks with poop or pee from infected bugs or opossums, you can get
sick. This often causes outbreaks where people get very sick, and
some even die.
- When a mom who has Chagas disease gives birth, she can pass it
on to her baby.
- Getting blood or something made from blood from someone who has
Chagas disease can also give you the disease.
Signs and symptoms
Chagas disease has two phases. In the first phase, which lasts
about 2 months, a lot of parasites are in the blood, but most
people don't have any symptoms or just feel a little unwell.
Sometimes, people might see a spot on their skin or swelling around
one eye. They could also have fever, headache, swollen glands, pale
skin, muscle pain, trouble breathing, or pain in the belly or
chest.
In the second phase, the parasites hide in the heart and stomach
muscles. After one to three decades, about a third of patients have
heart problems, and about one in ten have stomach issues. Over
time, the infection can damage the nerves and heart muscles,
causing heart problems, irregular heartbeats, heart failure, or
sudden death.
Chagas Disease Treatment in the American Market
Chagas disease can be treated with medicines like benznidazole
or nifurtimox to kill the parasite. These drugs work best if given
early, especially during the first phase of the disease. Treatment
can also help prevent the disease from getting worse. However,
treatment can have side effects, and it's not recommended for
pregnant women or people with certain health conditions. In some
cases, additional treatment may be needed for heart, digestive, or
nerve problems caused by the disease.
Control and Prevention
In different places, the World Health Organization WHO (World
Health Organisation) suggests various ways to prevent and control
Chagas disease:
- Using bug sprays inside homes and nearby areas to kill insects
and keep them away.
- Fixing up homes and keeping them clean to stop bugs from
getting in.
- Using bed nets and practicing good hygiene when handling food,
during transport, and storage to prevent infection.
- Creating easy-to-understand information and education programs
for different situations and people about how to prevent the
disease and use surveillance tools.
- Checking blood donors to make sure they don't have the
disease.
- Checking organ, tissue, or cell donors and recipients to make
sure they don't have the disease
Here are the top 5 key companies in the Chagas Disease
(American trypanosomiasis) market along with brief
descriptions:
- Bayer AG: A multinational pharmaceutical company known for its
commitment to global health initiatives, including research and
development of treatments for neglected tropical diseases like
Chagas Disease.
- Sanofi S.A.: A leading pharmaceutical company with a focus on
innovative treatments for various diseases, including neglected
tropical diseases such as Chagas Disease.
- GlaxoSmithKline plc: A global healthcare company dedicated to
developing vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases,
including Chagas Disease.
- Novartis AG: A pharmaceutical company known for its research
and development efforts in addressing unmet medical needs,
including the development of therapies for neglected tropical
diseases like Chagas Disease.
- Merck & Co., Inc.: A leading global healthcare company
committed to developing innovative treatments and vaccines for a
wide range of diseases, including Chagas Disease.
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