"The new formulation of nifurtimox will improve dosing for newborns, infants, and children, the most vulnerable patient group suffering from Chagas disease and will be a significant contribution to control the disease," said
The potentially life-threatening Chagas disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. In endemic countries, transmission of the disease most commonly occurs through the bite of triatomines or kissing bugs and the parasites contained in the excreta of the insect penetrate the bite wound. Children are especially vulnerable due to their relatively thin skin and their exposure to such insects. The disease can also be transmitted through infected blood transfusions, organ transplantation, or by the congenital route from an infected mother to her unborn child.
"In fact, the younger the patient, the better the chances of recovery," said Dr.
CHICO is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, historically controlled phase III trial to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics of nifurtimox in 330 pediatric patients with acute or chronic Chagas disease. It was conducted at 25 investigational sites in
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