Chagas disease Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
How to diagnose Chagas disease
A
- Thin & thick blood film
- PCR
- ELISA, IFA
- Intradermal test (Cruzain test)
2
Q
Causative organism
A
Trypanosoma cruzi
3
Q
Mode of transmission
A
1-Vector-borne transmission (most common)
Kissing bug
2-Blood-borne transmission
3-vertical transmission
