Understanding Trypanosoma: Life Cycle, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Trypanosoma Cruzi Chagas disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma Cruzi (also known as American Trypanosomiasis). Life Cycle Clinical Findings: · Acute: Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Facial edema, Hepato-splenomegaly · Chronic: Myocarditis, Heart failure, enlarged esophagus, enlarged colon, Nerve damage Symptoms Fever, Fatigue, Body aches, Headaches. Rash. Loss of appetite. Diarrhea. Vomiting. Diagnosis · Wet preparation for motile trypanosomes · Thick and thin smear · Bone marrow staining · Muscle biopsy Treatment · ...