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Gave blood twice a year or so apart both times tested + for t. cruzi antibodies. is this cause for concern furthest south i have been is florida.

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Suspect you have b: Suspect in the past you have been infected. You need to consider seeing an infectious disease specialist.

Answered 2/16/2016

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A member asked:

Gave blood twice a year or so apart both times tested + for t. cruzi antibodies. is this cause for concern furthest south i have been is florida.

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Dr. John Goldman answered

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