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Bookmark or Share- Chagas Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention - Cleveland ClinicChagas disease is a tropical parasitic infection transmitted by crawling, blood-sucking insects (kissing bugs). You may have flu-like symptoms or none at all. But the disease can lead to life-threatening complications. With prompt treatment, most people with Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, recover fully.
- CDC - Chagas Disease - Detailed FAQsPage last reviewed: April 11, 2022. Content source: Global Health, Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria. Detailed Fact Sheet about Chagas Disease, Triatomine bugs, Kissing Bugs, fact sheets, information for special groups, prevention and control, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment.
- Chagas disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicChagas (CHAH-gus) disease is an inflammatory, infectious disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This parasite is found in the feces of the triatomine (reduviid) bug. This bug is also known as the "kissing bug." Chagas disease is common in South America, Central America and Mexico, the primary home of the triatomine bug.
- Chagas disease - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo ClinicTreatment for Chagas disease focuses on killing the parasite and managing signs and symptoms. During the acute phase of Chagas disease, the prescription medications benznidazole and nifurtimox (Lampit) may be of benefit. Both drugs are available in the regions most affected by Chagas disease.
- CDC - Chagas Disease - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionLast Reviewed: August 24, 2023. Source: Global Health, Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria. Education and information about Chagas Disease, Triatomine bugs, Kissing Bugs, fact sheets, information for special groups, prevention and control, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment.
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