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Chagas Disease
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Definition:
Infection with the protozoan parasite , a form of endemic in Central and South America. It is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered the parasite. Infection by the parasite (positive serologic result only) is distinguished from the clinical manifestations that develop years later, such as destruction of ; ; and dysfunction of the or .
Synonym(s):
Trypanosomiasis, South American /
American Trypanosomiasis /
Chagas' Disease /
Disease, Chagas /
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Diseases
Parasitic Diseases