Emed News Wednesday, April 21, 2010   Chagas Disease Causes and Prevention Chagas disease is a caused by parasite disease commonly transmitted to humans and other mammals by an insect vector, the infected blood-sucking bugs, sometimes called kissing bugs. The disease may also be spread through blood transfusion and organ transplantation, ingestion of food contaminated with parasites, and from a mother to her fetus. Symptoms The early symptoms may include Fever Flu-like symptoms A rash A swollen eyelid Tiredness Enlarged liver or spleen Swollen lymph glands Loss of appetite Diarrhea Vomiting These early symptoms usually go away. However, if you don't treat the infection, it remains. Later, it can cause serious intestinal and heart problems. Prevention and Treatment Medicine given during the acute stage of infection is usually effective. Once the disease has progressed to the later stages, there is no effective cure. Prevention is the best method, There is no vaccine or drug to prevent Chagas disease. When traveling to areas where Chagas disease occurs, follow these precautions: Avoid sleeping in poorly constructed thatch, mud, or adobe houses. If that is not possible, use a bednet. Use insecticides to kill insects and reduce the risk of transmission. Be aware of the risk of contracting Chagas disease through blood transfusions. In many countries, the blood supply is not well screened.   posted by emedinfo @10:56 PM permanent link   | |    Bookmark & Share     << Home

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