Education Teaching Tools Norma Andrews Reading #1
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Recommended ReadingAlberts et al. Molecular Biology of the Cell. Fifth edition. 2008. Garland Science, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. New York. PAGES: 1508 – 1510. Brief introduction to T. cruzi and Chagas’ disease. J. Wyler, editor. Modern Parasite Biology: Cellular, Immunological, and Molecular Aspects. 1990. Wilt Freeman & Company. New York. CHAPTERS: 4, 13, 17. This is a textbook that addresses parasitic biology. Chapter 14 is on the cellular nature of T. cruzi. Chapter 13 is on the immunological aspects of Chagas’ disease and T. cruzi infection. Chapter 17 is about the molecular aspects of the parasite. Even though it is dated, it is a good starting point. Prata A. Clinical and epidemiological aspects of Chagas’ disease. Lancet Infect. Dis. 2001. 1(2):92-100. This review is good and addresses many of the issues and complications of Chagas’ disease. The epidemiology of the spread of disease is also addressed. Schofield, C.J., Jannin, J., and Salvatella, R. The future of Chagas’ disease control. Trends Parasitol. 2006. 22(12):583-588. This is a review that addresses the different aspects that have been taken and need to be taken in order to control Chagas’ disease spread in the population. They also suggest a good way in which to approach future surveillance.
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