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What is the infective stage of Trypanosoma cruzi?
What is the infective stage of Trypanosoma cruzi?
Which stage of Trypanosoma cruzi is usually found in small groups of cyst-like collections in tissues?
Which stage of Trypanosoma cruzi is usually found in small groups of cyst-like collections in tissues?
Which stage of Trypanosoma cruzi has a long, slender body with a pointed posterior end?
Which stage of Trypanosoma cruzi has a long, slender body with a pointed posterior end?
Where does Trypomastigote transform into epimastigote within the triatomine bug?
Where does Trypomastigote transform into epimastigote within the triatomine bug?
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Which host serves as an intermediate host for Trypanosoma cruzi?
Which host serves as an intermediate host for Trypanosoma cruzi?
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Which symptom is characteristic of acute Chagas disease?
Which symptom is characteristic of acute Chagas disease?
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What is Romaña's sign associated with?
What is Romaña's sign associated with?
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How is Chagas disease diagnosed in the chronic phase?
How is Chagas disease diagnosed in the chronic phase?
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What is the primary affected organ in chronic Chagas disease?
What is the primary affected organ in chronic Chagas disease?
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Which treatment is used for Chagas disease?
Which treatment is used for Chagas disease?
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