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Chagas's disease
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Chagas disease is common in South America, Central America and Mexico, the primary home of the triatomine bug. Rare cases of Chagas disease have been found in the southern United States, as well. Also called American trypanosomiasis, Chagas disease can infect anyone, but is diagnosed most often in children.
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This video covers Chagas disease, also called American trypanosomiasis. It notes the disease is common in South America, Central America and Mexico, the primary home of the triatomine bug, with rare cases in the southern United States, and that it can infect anyone but is diagnosed most often in children as described.
Key points
- Covers Chagas disease, also called American trypanosomiasis
- Notes it is common in South America, Central America and Mexico
- Covers the triatomine bug's home region as described
- Notes rare cases in the southern United States and diagnosis most often in children as described
Video Overview
This video presents “Chagas's disease” — Chagas disease is common in South America, Central America and Mexico, the primary home of the triatomine bug. Rare cases of Chagas disease have been found in the southern United States, as well. Also called American trypanosomiasis. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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