Chagas disease

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
CD
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃɑːɡəs dɪˈziːz/
Category
Medical
Related Field
British Medicine

Examples in Context

  1. Had a major impact on the control of malaria, Chagas disease(CD), visceral leishmaniasis and other tropical diseases.
  2. Chagas disease(CD) may cause a similar disorder.
  3. There are currently two drugs effective in the treatment of Chagas disease(CD), benznidazole and nifurtimox.
  4. Chagas disease(CD) is curable if treatment is initiated soon after infection.
  5. To kill the parasite Chagas disease(CD) can be treated with either benznidazole or nifurtimox.

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