Chagas Disease

Paraguay interrupts vector transmission of Chagas in the home

Paraguay has succeeded in interrupting the vector transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi in the home, the parasite that causes Chagas disease. This was verified last week by a group of international independent experts convened by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

Communicable Diseases and Health Analysis Department
Neglected, Tropical and Vector Borne Diseases Unit
Chagas Disease Program
www.paho.org/chagasdisease