Key result
Screening of 879 pregnant women in a non-endemic region of the State of Mexico revealed a Trypanosoma cruzi seroprevalence of 0.34%, highlighting the need for routine prenatal screening.
Why the study?
The study aimed to identify seropositive cases of Trypanosoma cruzi in pregnant women from a non-endemic region and underscore the importance of prenatal screening.
What is the seroprevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi in pregnant women in a non-endemic area of the State of Mexico?
Cross-Sectional (n=879)
Yes
What is the seroprevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi in pregnant women in a non-endemic area of the State of Mexico?
The identification of Trypanosoma cruzi seropositive pregnant women in a non-endemic area highlights the need for routine prenatal screening for Chagas disease.
Detects low Chagas seroprevalence in non-endemic pregnancies; leaves open optimal prenatal screening strategies.
Our study aimed to identify seropositive cases of Trypanosoma cruzi in pregnant women from the northeastern region of the State of Mexico and underscore the importance of screening for this disease in prenatal care. We analyzed 879 serum samples from pregnant women in this non-endemic area for antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi . We found a seroprevalence of 0.34 % to Trypanosoma cruzi in pregnant women aged 20 to 29. The confirmation of anti- Trypanosoma cruzi antibodies in 3 pregnant women in this non-endemic area further highlights the need to incorporate the diagnosis of this disease as part of prenatal care.
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González‐Guzmán et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Chagas disease (Trypanosoma cruzi infection) (n=879). Trypanosoma cruzi screening was evaluated on Seroprevalence of Trypanosoma cruzi. Screening of 879 pregnant women in a non-endemic region of the State of Mexico revealed a Trypanosoma cruzi seroprevalence of 0.34%, highlighting the need for routine prenatal screening.
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