Trypanosoma cruzi

Unfortunately, Since this is a disease that multiplies and circulates throughout the whole body, removal of all of the parasite is difficult and unlikely. However, the treatment may help with the painful symptoms. It is evident from the graph above that Chagas Disease is beginning to creep its way up into the United States. Because of this, clinicians must be aware of the red flags that may suggest this gruesome illness to stop the deathly spread to patient’s vital organs (McDonald and Mattingly 7). Since the pathogenesis of Chagas Disease is not fully understood, T. Cruzi is of great research interest. Researchers are working to figure out exactly how this parasite avoids the host’s immune response and the origin and evolution of the…

Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis is a disease caused by a group of parasite called, Trypanosome cruzi and is most often spread by Triatomine bugs. It was discovered by Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, in 1909. There are 6-7 million people infected with this disease, and 10,000 deaths a year. It is frequently found in people, dogs, cats, and wild animals in Central and South America, especially in farm lands where poverty prevails. Deforestation for agriculture, mining,…

This is Brittany Stallings reporting live from Okmulgee Oklahoma wit terrible news. There has been a Chagas outbreak in this small city. Most of you may not have heard about this but little is known about the horrifying disease but I am here to help inform the public and to keep it safe. Chagas disease is also known as American trypanosomiasis. It is a tropical parasitic disease caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi. It is spread particularly by insects known as Triatominae. This bug may…

A Research Paper on Trimethylaminuria Makenzie Paulson Genetics Mr. Ken Blacksmith Milwaukie High School June 1st, 2018 Abstract In 1970, the first clinical case of trimethylaminuria (TMAU) was found by J.R Humbert, when diagnosing a 6-year old girl. Trimethylaminuria, is a rare metabolic disorder caused by a genetic mutation or variation, that causes a strong, pungent fish odor to be excreted from the body in the form of sweat, urine, and other bodily fluids. Those diagnosed with…

The article "Sleeping Sickness Parasite has a weak spot in its tail” by Catherine Brahic, is a very brief summary about a parasite,Trypanosoma brucei, passed to humans from the tsetse fly. The sleeping sickness is responsible for 50,000 deaths a year in Africa. Brahic states that they have discovered that the parasite cannot reproduce if its whip-like tail or "flagellum" stops working. Although they are still unsure, as to why the flagellum exists. Keith Gull of Oxford University has a theory,…

CD is caused by the zoonotic parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. CD can be transmitted orally by consuming drinks that are made with vegetables or fruits and are contaminated either by triatomine feces or by secretions of infected mammals. Acute myocarditis, heart failure, meningoencephalitis, and prolonged fever are caused by oral infection. Due to this 30 %, mortality can occur. Human migration is a potential factor that increases the risk of CD from endemic to non-endemic countries. CD has become a…

For this case study, it was important to note that the patient had been experiencing these reactions after receiving a bug bite. The fact that she was located in El Salvador is also useful information. It was interesting to find out that although her symptoms were somewhat mild, others could experience far worse symptoms such as enlarged liver, spleen, and heart. These bits of information, along with the fact that she experienced fever, red skin rash, and extreme swelling around her eye, led me…

protozoan parasite known as Trypanosoma cruzi. This disease affects 7 to 8 million people worldwide. Current treatments such as benznidazole and nifurtimox are partially effective and cause severe side effects, for this reason there is an urgent need to improve the chemotherapeutic treatment against ChD. Consequently, research must be conducted to investigate the anti-parasitic activity of experimental compounds in T. cruzi. In vitro techniques are the first step in a ladder for experimental…

The T. cruzi infection is 15-24µm. It is long thin and worm like. It has an undulating membrane. It is a virus and they are called trypanosomes. It is caused by a parasite called Trypanosoma which is transmitted to animals and people through feces. People give it to other people when they share body fluids. It can infect anyone, but most people diagnosed are children. It is mostly found in the cardiovascular system, and in the places of poverty in Latin America. The symptoms change over time.…

American trypanosomiasis or Chagas Disease, named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas who described the infection in 1909, is one of the most significant health problems in South and Central America countries. This infection has gained prominence during the last years due to an increase number of cases related to new transmission modes and its dispersion through developed countries caused by higher migrations rates. This disease is caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi that…