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"It's often infected with a parasite, which can be transmitted to humans.
Why It Matters
Untreated, it can lead to heart failure, damage to the nervous system and death.." BBC Wildlife MagazineWorld Chagas Disease Day 2026: PAHO and the Global Chagas Coalition highlight the central role of women in eliminating the disease Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Chagas disease causes 10 deaths a year, eight million people worldwide live with the infection Agenzia NovaWomen at the Heart of Care, Protecting the Next Generation Vax-Before-TravelWorld Chagas Disease Day: Women Key To Prevent, Eliminate The Fatal Neglected Tropical Disease Health and Me
Background Context
"It's often infected with a parasite, which can be transmitted to humans. Untreated, it can lead to heart failure, damage to the nervous system and death.." BBC Wildlife MagazineWorld Chagas Disease Day 2026: PAHO and the Global Chagas Coalition highlight the central role of women in eliminating the disease Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Chagas disease causes 10 deaths a year, eight million people worldwide live with the infection Agenzia NovaWomen at the Heart of Care, Protecting the Next Generation Vax-Before-TravelWorld Chagas Disease Day: Women Key To Prevent, Eliminate The Fatal Neglected Tropical Disease Health and Me
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