Major breakthrough in the diagnosis of parasitic diseases: Novel screening tool in the fight against Chagas disease

ScienceDaily (2010-04-27) -- Chagas disease is one of the most deadly parasitic diseases in the world. It affects more than 10 million people, primarily in the Americas. A reliable and rapid diagnosis is the key in the battle against infection but until now, this has been next to impossible. Researchers have now developed a new diagnostic approach that will help in the fight against Chagas disease.