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Chagas ICD-9 086; ICD-10 B57

Chagas Disease 

Chagas' disease is caused by parasite. This parasite is spread by reduviid, or "kissing," bugs. Animals, including dogs, and people can be affected by this disease.

• Chagas Disease (PDF, 61.8KB)
• Chagas Disease in Dogs (PDF,41.2KB)
• Triatomine Bug/Kissing Bug/Cone-Nose Bug/Vinchuca Submission and Testing      
     Instructions and form for submitting bugs for identification and testing for Trypanosoma cruzi
      (the causative agent of Chagas disease)

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