Silent but present: a case of Chagas disease-related megaoesophagus diagnosed in a non-endemic setting

Journal of Travel Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Virginia Donini, Anna Barbiero, Michele Spinicci, Fabio Marra, Francesco Vizzutti, Damiano Bisogni, Gian María Rossolini, Francesca Malentacchi, Lorenzo Zammarchi, Alessandro Bartoloni
DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taag014
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Abstract

Due to migration phenomena, Chagas disease (CD) is emerging in Europe, where CD-related gastrointestinal complications are rarely reported. We describe a case of CD-related megaoesophagus in a patient from El Salvador, in Italy since 14 years, highlighting the importance of considering complicated CD in patients at risk with suggestive symptoms.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Trypanosoma species research and implications Research on Leishmaniasis Studies Gastrointestinal motility and disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Travel Medicine
Volume
33
Issue
3
Publication date
12 February 2026
Language
EN