Define American trypanosomiasis

American trypanosomiasis: It is commonly known as Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, is a parasite, found mostly in blood sucking triatomine insects. The organism T cruzi and infection in humans were first introduced in 1909 by the Brazilian physician Carlos R. J. Chagas.

Major symptoms of American trypanosomiasis are:

• Fever
• Swelling of one eye
• Digestive problems
• Pain in the abdomen

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