Chagas disease

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Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, which is a protozoan parasite. The disease was discovered by the Brazilian physician, Carlos Chagas in 1909 and is also known as American trypanosomiasis. It is prevalent in Southern America. It is transmitted to animals and humans by Triatomine bugs.

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