A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
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Preface Chagas disease, first described by Carlos Chagas in 1909, is caused by a single-celled parasite (Trypanosoma cruzi). Throughout history, the main mechanism of transmission has been via contact with the feces of an insect infected with the parasite. This insect, known as the “kissing bug” in English, is popularly known as “barbeiro,” “chupão,” or “chupança” in Brazil. The “kissing bugs” are not born with the parasite in their intestine; rather, they acquire it by feeding on the blood of […]
Keywords: Chagas Cardiomyopathy; Chagas Disease/history; Mortality; Myocardites; Trypanosoma Cruzi