Fragile X disorders include two distinct conditions: fragile X syndrome (the most common single-gene cause of developmental delay and autism) and an entirely separate group of premutation syndromes.

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The said disease was once largely contained to Latin America but is now spreading into the United States due to the increases in travel and migration. Chagas is usually transmitted from the bite of ...

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Millions of people worldwide are affected by African sleeping sickness, Chagas disease and other life-threatening infections caused by microscopic parasites borne by insects such as the tsetse fly.

Rapid tests could be used to diagnose Chagas disease in resource-limited areas. The results of this research show that the prevalence of Chagas in an indigenous community in Paraguay is ...

Researchers conducted a comprehensive review of Chagas disease in Switzerland. Although typically found in Latin America, Chagas disease affects between 2,000 and 4,000 people in Switzerland. The ...

Chagas disease (CD) is a vector-borne zoonotic disease affecting large parts of the world. It is imposing a tremendous social burden on public health and ranks as one of the most severe threats to ...

Overview of Clinical Features and Diagnosis of Chagas Heart Disease Cardiac abnormalities may be detected in all phases or forms of Chagas disease. The etiology is established by at least 2 positive ...

Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. Endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, it poses a significant health burden in the region, affecting 6 million people and ...