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InfoChagas
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHAGAS DISEASE
LEARN MORE ABOUT CHAGAS DISEASE
  • WHAT IS IT?
  • HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?
  • HOW IS IT TREATED?
  • HOW TO PREVENT IT?
  • MORE QUESTIONS?
WHAT IS CHAGAS DISEASE?

Chagas disease, which is caused by infection with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, is known as the silent disease. An estimated 8 million people have the disease and most of them do not know that they are infected.

In which countries is Chagas disease found?
What are the symptoms of Chagas Disease?
How is Chagas disease diagnosed?
Why is Chagas a neglected disease?

Anyone infected with the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite is considered to have Chagas disease even if they never develop symptoms. In seven out of ten cases, the parasite causes no damage so that the fact that someone is "infected" does not always mean that he or she will develop symptomatic disease.

Among those who do develop symptoms due to Chagas disease, the most common problems are:

  • heart problems, which occur in about 3 out of every 10 people infected;
  • digestive disorders, which occur in 1 or 2 out of every 10 people infected.

When the heart or digestive tract are affected, the most common symptoms are:

  • dizziness
  • fainting spells
  • palpitations
  • chest pain
  • fatigue
  • constipation
  • difficulty swallowing

Most children and adults who have Chagas disease do not know when they were infected and live their whole lives with the parasite without experiencing any symptoms.

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How is Chagas Disease Diagnosed?

How is Chagas Disease Transmitted?

Pregnancy and Chagas Disease

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Chagas: A Neglected Disease

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COULD I HAVE CHAGAS DISEASE?

WHAT IS IT?

  • In which countries is Chagas disease found?
  • What are the symptoms of Chagas Disease?
  • How is Chagas disease diagnosed?
  • Why is Chagas a neglected disease?

HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?

  • Pregnancy and Chagas Disease
  • I have had Chagas disease before. Can I get it again?

HOW IS IT TREATED?

  • Adverse effects of treatment
  • Treatment of complications

HOW TO PREVENT IT?

  • Combatting the kissing bug
  • Advice for mothers
  • Giving blood
  • Organ transplants
  • Advice for travellers

MORE QUESTIONS?

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INFORMATION FOR PROFESSIONALS

  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Protocols for Action
  • Life Cycle of the Parasite
  • Research
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