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Chagas Disease

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cruzi ) and, at this moment, discovered both the causative agent and vector of “Chagas Disease.” On April 14, 2021, we recognize the second annual World Chagas Disease Day (2). Chagas disease, also known as American Trypanosomiasis, is endemic to Latin America. Dr. Chagas named the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi ( T.