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Disease caused by the protozoan parasite (Trypanosoma cruzi) transmitted by bites of blood-feeding Assassin bugs (Hemiptera: Reduviidae, subfamily Triatominae). Occurs in northern South America, Central America, and Mexico.

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The Kiss of Death: Chagas' Disease in the Americas - A study of the disease by Dr. Joseph Bastien. Chagas Disease - Information from the World Health Organization. Chagas Disease - Blog on this disease which presents a serious public health challenge for Latin America and elsewhere. MedicineNet: Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) - Provides information on this disease caused by a protozoan parasite, its history, cause, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment and the research being undertaken. CDC: Chagas Disease - Detailed information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. PAHO: Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis) - Provides information on surveillance in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras and the prevention and control activities currently being carried out there. CDC Travelers' Health: American Trypanosomiasis (Chagas Disease) - Advice for travelers on this infection including mode of transmission, occurrence, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and the preventative measures that can be taken. MedlinePlus: Chagas Disease - Directory of news, articles, and factsheets.

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