What is another word for Chagas Disease?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɑːɡəz dɪzˈiːz] (IPA) 
Chagas disease is a parasitic infection that is caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite. The disease is also known as American trypanosomiasis, as it mainly occurs in Central and South America. Other synonyms for Chagas disease include Latin American trypanosomiasis, T. cruzi infection, and Kissing bug disease, named so because the insect vector, triatomine bugs, usually bite around the lips. The disease can cause significant health problems, including heart and digestive complications, and it is estimated that around 6-7 million people worldwide are infected with Chagas disease. Prevention measures include avoiding contact with the vector, screening blood donations for the parasite, and treating infected individuals promptly.
