Also known as American Trypanosomiasis
Endemic in rural parts of Cental and South America
Rare cases found in Southern United States
Caused by the parasite trypanosoma cruzi
Vector: Reduviid (kissing bug)
The parasite is transmitted in the feces of the host vector
When the vector bites, it also defecates and the parasites enter the blood stream through the bite wound
Rare cases found in Southern United States
Vector: Reduviid (kissing bug)
The parasite is transmitted in the feces of the host vector
When the vector bites, it also defecates and the parasites enter the blood stream through the bite wound
When the vector bites, it also defecates and the parasites enter the blood stream through the bite wound<unk>  of poverty
Spread by the Triatominae bug (also known as the kissing bug)
The Triatomina bug thrives in housing that is old, has thatched roofs and dwellings where the roof does not abut the wall.
Other methods of transmission
Vertical (mother to child)
Transfusion/organ donation
Spread by the Triatominae bug (also known as the kissing bug)
The Triatomina bug thrives in housing that is old, has thatched roofs and dwellings where the roof does not abut the wall.
The Triatomina bug thrives in housing that is old, has thatched roofs and dwellings where the roof does not abut the wall.
Vertical (mother to child)
Transfusion/organ donation
Chagas disease
Leishmaniasis
CMV esophagitis
Schistosomiasis
Lymphatic filariasis
CMV colitis
Tungiasis
Onchocerciasis