Chagas Flashcards
1
Q
chagas s/s
A
cardiac nerve destruction, sudden heart failure
2
Q
chagas parasite gets into the bug’s
A
intestinal tract then through through feces
3
Q
chagas kissing bug doesnt need to just bite
A
but also poop
4
Q
chagas acute phase symptoms are
A
asymptomatic
5
Q
20-30% of chagas infections become
A
chronic for 10-30 years of tissue damage
6
Q
chagas vector
A
reduviid bug