Chagas Disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi.  The parasite is transmitted to animals and humans through insects and is found only in the Americas, predominantly in rural areas of Latin America. Currently there are roughly 6 to 7 million people infected with Chagas disease, mostly in Latin America (CDC, 2010). The disease presents … Continue reading Chagas Disease: What is it and How is it Being Treated?