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Bookmark or Share- Chagas disease - WikipediaChagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a tropical parasitic disease caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. It is spread mostly by insects in the subfamily Triatominae, known as "kissing bugs". The symptoms change over the course of the infection.
- Chagas disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo ClinicOverview. Chagas (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.
- Kissing Bugs and Chagas Disease in the U.S. | Texas A&MEleven different kinds of kissing bugs are in the United States. Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona are the states with the most different species and most findings of kissing bugs. Scientists have found that about 50% of kissing bugs are infected with the Chagas parasite. (Photo: Gabriel L. Hamer) Three species of kissing bugs that can be found in ...
- Chagas disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis)WHO fact sheet on Chagas disease: Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by the protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). Key facts, signs and symptoms, transmission, treatment, control and prevention, WHO response.
- FAQ | Kissing Bugs and Chagas Disease in the U.S. | Texas A&MKissing bugs are insects that may be infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. People also call them cone-nose bugs or chinches. Kissing bugs feed on blood from people and other animals. Kissing bugs are mostly active during the night.
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