Table 1.
Number of migrants from Bolivia in Spain and need for benznidazole for infected patients
N | |
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2,120,652 | Registered migrants from Latin America living currently in Spain |
206,635 | 9.7% from Bolivia |
161,809 | 78.3% adults (between 19 and 50 years of age) from Bolivia |
25,080 | 15.5% Trypanosoma cruzi infection prevalence ratein adult migrants from Bolivia |
5,016 | ∼20% with mild visceral involvement and would be eligible to start treatment immediately |
18,810 | ∼75% asymptomatic and treatment could be deferred; ∼5% with severe visceral involvement and treatment is not indicated |