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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?
HOW TO PREVENT CHAGAS DISEASE?

As there is no vaccine against Chagas disease, the best way to avoid getting the disease is to be informed and take all the measures that do exist.

Combatting the kissing bug
Advice for mothers
Giving blood
Organ transplants
Advice for travellers
Photo: Andalu Vila San Juan

One of the best ways to avoid contracting Chagas disease is to avoid exposure to the insect that transmits the parasite—the kissing bug. In the countries where this insect is found it has many names, such as vinchuca, chinche, chipo, pito, barbeiro or chichá guazu.

First, you should check whether there are kissing bugs living in your home or nearby buildings. If you find any evidence of infestation you should follow the advice given below.

Report the presence of the insect vector to the local Chagas programme or health authorities.

Arrange with the local authority to have the house fumigated.

Continue to check your home for the bugs, keep the space tidy and take steps to eliminate cracks and fissures in the walls or roof where the bugs can nest.

When preparing juices or foods, take great care that the ingredients do not come into contact with the kissing bug to prevent any possible contamination.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Prevention

Denunciemos

Denunciemos a las vinchucas que viven en nuestras casas

Cuidemos

Cuidemos la limpieza y el orden de nuestras viviendas para evitar enfermedades

Related Assets:

  • Cuidemos la limpieza y el orden de nuestras viviendas para evitar enfermedades
  • Denunciemos a las vinchucas que viven en nuestras casas

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?

  • FAQ
  • RESOURCES
  • WHERE CAN I GO FOR HELP?
  • RELATED LINKS
  • ASK AN EXPERT

INFORMATION FOR PROFESSIONALS

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

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