Chagas Disease

Category: Infectious Disease / Parasitic Infection

Chagas disease, caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by triatomine bugs, is a neglected tropical disease that can lead to severe cardiac and gastrointestinal complications if left untreated, often after a long asymptomatic phase.

Global Prevalence

Estimated 6-7 million people infected worldwide, primarily in Latin America (WHO).

Medical Breakthroughs

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