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                      About Chagas Disease
                        Chagas disease is caused by a parasite. It is passed through the droppings of the triatomine bug.
                      Jan. 17, 2024
                      How Chagas Disease Spreads
                        People get Chagas disease through contact with the feces of infected triatomine bugs.
                      Feb. 1, 2024
                      Bugs Commonly Confused with Triatomine Bugs
                        These bugs do not carry the parasite that causes Chagas disease, although they are closely related a...
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                      Preventing Chagas Disease
                        To prevent Chagas disease, avoid contact with the triatomine (kissing) bug.
                      Feb. 1, 2024
                      Treatment of Chagas Disease
                        There are effective treatment options for people of all ages diagnosed with Chagas disease.
                      Feb. 1, 2024
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                  Information on Species of Triatomine Bugs in the United States
                    Characteristics of species of triatomine bugs in the U.S. and the states they are found in.
                  Feb. 24, 2024
                  Clinical Care of Chagas Disease
                    Antiparasitic treatment is necessary for all acute or reactivated Chagas cases.
                  Feb. 2, 2024
                      * Clinical Testing and Diagnosis for Chagas Disease
                          Diagnose Chagas disease by either identifying parasites (acute phase) or antibodies (chronic phase) ...
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                      * Clinical Considerations for Congenital Chagas Disease
                          Identification and testing infants at risk of infection is critical to prevent Chagas disease in US.
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