Autochthonous Chagas disease in the southern United States: A case report of suspected residential and military exposures

Summary Chagas disease is a parasitic infection that can result in a progressive dilated cardiomyopathy. Here, we present the epidemiologic details of a suspected locally acquired transmission case originating from the southern United States. This is the first published report of Chagas disease in a young, healthy United States veteran with repeat triatomine exposures in Arizona. Military personnel and Arizona residents should be aware of their Chagas disease transmission risks.

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Source: Zoonoses and Public Health - April 18, 2017 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: N. Harris, L. Woc ‐Colburn, S. M. Gunter, R. Gorchakov, K. O. Murray, S. Rossmann, M. N. Garcia Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research