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1. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › chagasChagas disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 12, 2020 · Eyelid swelling. Headache. Loss of appetite. Nausea, diarrhea or vomiting. Swollen glands. Enlargement of your liver or spleen. Signs and symptoms that develop during the acute phase usually go away on their own. In some cases, if the infection isn't treated, Chagas disease will advance to the chronic phase.

2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesChagas Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

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   Oct 28, 2024 · Acute Chagas disease can sometimes cause myocarditis (heart muscle inflammation) or meningoencephalitis (brain inflammation). These are more common in children or people with compromised immune systems. Chronic Chagas disease may cause serious complications that affect your heart, brain and digestive tract.

3. www.healthline.com › health › chagas-disease-symptomsChagas Disease: Signs and Symptoms and Treatments - Healthline

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   Dec 2, 2022 · headache. body aches. rash. loss of appetite. stomach upset (vomiting and diarrhea) swollen lymph nodes. enlargement of the liver and spleen. In rare cases, people may also experience myocarditis ...

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4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › chagas-disease-symptomsChagas' disease symptoms - Medical News Today

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   Dec 5, 2022 · The most common symptoms associated with acute Chagas’ disease are flu -like symptoms, purplish swelling of one eyelid, and skin lesions. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), up to ...

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5. www.canada.ca › en › public-healthSymptoms of Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis)

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   You will experience your first symptoms 1 or more weeks after you have been bitten by an infected triatomine bug. The symptoms can be mild and last up to 2 months. Symptoms may not occur at all. Chagas disease can be fatal in rare cases. Primary symptoms may include: swelling around the infected bite; swollen eyelids; fever; headache; swollen ...

6. www.canada.ca › en › public-healthChagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) - Canada.ca

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   2015-12-15. Learn about Chagas disease, its causes, symptoms, risks, treatment and prevention. Also find information on surveillance and for health professionals.

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   How do you know if you have Chagas disease?

   • In severe cases, Chagas disease signs and symptoms may include: See your doctor if you live in or have traveled to an area where Chagas disease is widespread and you have signs and symptoms of the condition. Symptoms may include swelling at the infection site, fever, fatigue, body aches, rash and nausea.

   Chagas disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   How long does Chagas disease last?

   • Chagas disease can cause a sudden, brief illness (acute), or it may be a long-lasting (chronic) condition. Symptoms range from mild to severe, although many people don't experience symptoms until the chronic stage. The acute phase of Chagas disease, which lasts for weeks or months, is often symptom-free.

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   How does Chagas disease affect the body?

   • However, about 60% to 70% of people with Chagas disease have an indeterminate form, meaning they test positive but do not experience symptoms. That said, people may transmit the infection through blood, organ donation, or the birth of a child — no matter the severity of their symptoms. How does Chagas disease affect your heart and other organs?

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   What is Chagas' disease?

   • Chagas' disease is a parasitic infection transmitted to humans by insects that enters the body through damaged skin or mucous membranes. During the acute phase of the infection, someone may experience flu-like symptoms, enlargement of the glands or spleen, and eyelid swelling.

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   What happens if Chagas disease is not treated?

   • Signs and symptoms that develop during the acute phase usually go away on their own. In some cases, if the infection isn't treated, Chagas disease will advance to the chronic phase. Signs and symptoms of the chronic phase of Chagas disease may occur 10 to 20 years after initial infection, or they may never occur.

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   Can Chagas disease be fatal?

   • Chagas disease can be fatal in rare cases. Primary symptoms may include: If your heart swells, you can suffer from: Swelling of the heart and brain usually happens more often in: Once infected, if you are not treated, you will remain infected for years after you experience the primary symptoms.

   Symptoms of Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis)

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8. www.who.int › news-room › fact-sheetsChagas disease (also known as American trypanosomiasis)

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   Apr 4, 2024 · Chagas disease is an infectious disease caused by a protozoan parasite (Trypanosoma cruzi). However, this condition is the result of a complex health problem typical of neglected tropical diseases and socially determined diseases. A missed or late diagnosis with absent or incomplete treatment and follow-up can transform this infection into a ...