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What is American Trypanosomiasis (Chagas Disease) about?
American Trypanosomiasis, or Chagas disease, is caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi and primarily transmitted through blood-sucking triatomine bugs. It affects millions globally, with higher prevalence in rural Latin America, and has complex life cycles involving both domestic and wild animal reservoirs. The disease progresses through acute, intermediate, and chronic phases, leading to severe cardiac and gastrointestinal complications in a significant portion of infected individuals.
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