Q: Who treats Chagas disease?
A: Chagas disease is treated by an infectious disease specialist familiar in treating the condition. Complications may require the expertise of a gastroenterologist or cardiologist or a neurologist.
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Q: Can the triatomine bug cause any other illness?
A: The saliva of the triatomine bug can cause an allergic reaction resulting in symptoms of redness, itching, swelling and even anaphylactic shock.
Q: Can a pregnant women who is positive for Chagas disease be treated during pregnancy?
A: Treatment with the anti-parasitic medications should be postponed till after the delivery of the baby and completion of breastfeeding.
Q: Is there a vaccine available that I can take before I go to an endemic place to prevent Chagas disease?
A: A vaccine for Chagas disease is not available. If you take adequate precautions as mentioned above, your chances of contracting the disease are extremely low.
