Parasite: It comes from a parasite called trypanosoma cruzi. There is an acute phase with swelling and inflammation and a chronic phase that can lead to cardiac and gastrointestinal problems.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Kissing Bugs: Chagas disease is transmitted to humans by the bite of kissing bugs, mother to fetus & by contaminated food . They suck blood & pass on a protozoan called trypanosoma cruzi. Sxs can include fatigue, generalized body aches, loose bowel movements, vomiting, rash, poor appetite. Liver & spleen can enlarge. Brain & heart can become inflammed. There are good treatments with anti-parasites early on.
Answered 2/12/2013
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