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Chagas Disease

Chagas disease, also called American trypanosomiasis, is a disease caused by a parasite. It is mainly spread by kissing bugs, which are common in Latin America. It is important to get early treatment. Learn about the signs and symptoms.

Infectious Disease

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Definition

Chagas disease, also called American trypanosomiasis, is a disease caused by a parasite. It is mainly spread by kissing bugs, which are common in Latin America. It is important to get early treatment. Learn about the signs and symptoms.

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Canonical title
Chagas Disease
Alphabetical key
C
Category
Infectious Disease
Content type
Condition Article
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations
American trypanosomiasis, South American trypanosomiasis
Article status
Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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