October 29, 2025
What is Chagas disease, and why is it in the news?
Infectious Diseases
Rebecca Raskin-Wish
Chagas disease is an infection you can get from a “kissing bug” bite. Chagas disease is very common in tropical regions. Don’t worry–there is treatment for early stages of the disease that can cure it. Chagas disease happens when a tiny parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi gets into the body. People get Chagas disease when they Read more…
Chagas disease is an infection you can get from a “kissing bug” bite. Chagas disease is very common in tropical regions. Don’t worry–there is treatment for early stages of the disease that can cure it. Chagas disease happens when a tiny parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi gets into the body. People get Chagas disease when they Read more…
