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Chagas

Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by the protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). It is found mainly in Latin America, where it is mostly transmitted to humans by the faeces of triatomine bugs, known as 'kissing bugs' , among other names, depending on the geographical area.

TDR related research

TDR supports research on this disease. Our work is being conducted in the following areas:

  • Neglected tropical diseases
  • Vectors, environment and society

Latest news

  • Pipeline grows for neglected diseases research and development (R&D)
    4 February 2013
  • Resolution on neglected tropical diseases to be recommended to WHO Health Assembly
    29 January 2013
  • All news on chagas

TDR publications and articles

  • Research Priorities for Chagas Disease, Human African Trypanosomiasis and Leishmaniasis
    Technical Report of the TDR Disease Reference Group on Chagas Disease, Human African Trypanosomiasis and Leishmaniasis
    27 November 2012
  • Changing Mindsets: Research Capacity strengthening in low and middle-income countries
    1 November 2010
  • A human rights-based approach to neglected tropical diseases
    20 February 2009
  • All publications on chagas
  • Color the chinches!
    Salvadorean Primary School Project to Educate Children on How to Prevent Chagas Disease.

Chagas transmission

  • Animated life-cycle of T cruzi in the human host (Flash)
    swf, 379kb
The triatomine insect
  • Animated life-cycle of T cruzi in the triatomine insect (Flash)
    swf, 445kb
  • Life-cycle of Trypanosoma cruzi
    jpg, 45kb

Related WHO information

  • Fact sheet: Chagas disease
  • Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis)
  • International travel and health
    Publication on travel risks, precautions and vaccination requirements

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