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Chagas disease is spreading in America, endangering humans and pets

2025-09-10 11:44:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Chagas disease is spreading in America, endangering humans and pets

Researchers warn that a potentially life-threatening parasitic disease, long seen in Latin America, is also present in the United States.

Chagas disease, spread by insects known as "kissing bugs," can cause devastating heart problems in humans and dogs.

Often called a "silent" infection, Chagas can go unnoticed for years because most people experience few or no symptoms initially.

However, the World Health Organization estimates that it kills about 10,000 people each year and puts up to 75 million at risk worldwide.

While it can cause acute symptoms such as swelling in the limbs or eyes and even anaphylaxis, its long-term effects, of heart attacks or strokes, pose the greatest risk./ CNA





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