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is for... Chagas Disease
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Its range is from Central America to South America. The disease is contracted to humans when a reduviid bug bites a person, usually on the face. Imediatly after biting the bug deficates near the pierced skin. Then the person that was prey upon, scratches the bitten area rubbing the feces of the bug, and infecting himself or herself with the Chagas disease. |
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Last updated: Aug. 31, 2000