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community El Sudcaliforniano 2026-04-20

From Cold to Heart Damage: Consequences of Chagas Disease

Experts discuss the serious cardiac consequences of Chagas disease, which is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. The UNAM notes that not every infected person will actually develop the full disease.


La enfermedad se origina del parásito Trypanosoma cruzi; la UNAM señala que no todas las personas infectadas con este desarrollan la enfermedad de Chagas

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