Trypanosoma Cruzi

WHAT IS IT?

Trypanosoma cruzi is s a parasitic protozoa. 

CULTURE CHARACTERISTICS
MOLECULAR CHARACTERISTICS
TRANSMISSION

Reduviid bug (“kissing bug”) feces: the feces of this bug are deposited in a pan less bit (like a kiss) 

CONDITIONS CAUSED

Chagas disease: dilated cardiomyopathy, megacolon, megaesophagus

Secondary achalasia: 

TREATMENT

Benznidazole or nifurtimox

OTHER HY FACTS

 

Page Updated: 04.17.2017