Chagas Disease

Infectious Disease · Infectious & Parasitic

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Approximately 6-7 million infected worldwide; mainly in Latin America

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Contagious

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📖What is Chagas Disease?

Chagas disease is a tropical parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, transmitted mainly by triatomine bugs. It can cause severe heart and digestive complications if untreated.

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