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A Guide to Setting up Screening for Chagas Disease in Outpatient Settings<\/span><\/h4>\n

We have created an implementation manual that provides guidance for establishing a Chagas screening program. The manual\u00a0addresses some of the key components, such as how to monitor Chagas cases at your institution and how to engage with and educate providers.<\/p>\n

The handbook can be found here: INSECT handbook<\/a><\/p>\n

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Resources for patients:<\/h4>\n

Thanks to our colleagues at Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and Olive View- UCLA Medical Center, we are proud to provide access to multiple resources for patients who have been diagnosed with Chagas disease. These downloadable resources are available in Spanish.<\/p>\n

General information sheet<\/a><\/p>\n

Treatment guide for Benznidazole and Nifurtimox<\/a><\/p>\n

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Presentations:<\/h4>\n

Dr. David Hamer: Screening for Chagas Disease in the United States: Who, Why, and How?<\/a><\/p>\n

Chagas overview PowerPoint: Chagas disease overview<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chagas Posters:<\/h4>\n

These posters were created to be used in OB\/GYN and general physician offices to promote Chagas disease awareness among immigrant patients and provider education. \u00a0They are available for free in both English and Spanish with low literacy patients in mind:<\/p>\n