HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?
Chagas disease can be transmitted in five different ways: by a vector (through the faeces of an insect), through vertical or congenital transmission (from mother to her child during pregnancy), by way of blood transfusions or organ transplants, by ingesting contaminated food or drinks, or because of laboratory accidents.
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A person who has had Chagas disease and has been cured can be reinfected through any of the routes of transmission. For this reason, preventive measures are essential to prevent reinfection.
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