What is Chagas Disease?
(American Trypanosomiasis)
Silent Killer Parasite
Caused by a parasite:
Trypanosoma cruzi
🦠.
Symptoms may stay hidden for years
Why “Silent Killer”?
Discovered in 1909 by Dr. Carlos Chagas
Discovery
Spread by kissing bugs at night
How It Spreads
Also via blood, pregnancy, or food contamination
Other Transmission
Early: fever, swelling, Romaña sign (swollen eye)
Symptoms
Chronic: heart failure & digestive problems
Long-Term Risks
Yes, if treated early with medicines
Is It Curable?
No vaccine yet – protect yourself from bites
Prevention
Now found in 32 U.S. states – CDC warns
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