Benznidazole shortage makes chagas disease a neglected tropical disease in developed countries: data from Spain.

Abstract	Chagas disease is a neglected tropical disease endemic in Latin America. The first-line treatment option is benznidazole, but stocks are expected to run out in the coming months. Spain would need around 5 million benznidazole tablets. This drug shortage could make Chagas disease a neglected tropical disease also in developed countries.
Authors	Miriam Navarro, Francesca F Norman, José Antonio Pérez-Molina, Rogelio López-Vélez
Journal	The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene (Am J Trop Med Hyg) Vol. 87 Issue 3 Pg. 489-90 (Sep 2012) ISSN: 1476-1645 [Electronic] United States
PMID	22826485 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References	Nitroimidazoles Trypanocidal Agents benzonidazole
Topics	Chagas Disease (drug therapy, epidemiology) Developed Countries Humans Nitroimidazoles (supply & distribution, therapeutic use) Spain (epidemiology) Trypanocidal Agents (supply & distribution, therapeutic use) Trypanosoma cruzi (drug effects)

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