Tag: endemic regions
Russian Autumnal Encephalitis
Russian Autumnal Encephalitis: Definition and Description of Russian Autumnal Encephalitis: Russian Autumnal Encephalitis, also known as tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), is a viral infection that primarily affects the central nervous system (CNS). The disease is caused by the tick-borne encephalitis virus, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. The condition is particularly…
Chagas Disease
Chagas Disease Definition and Description of Chagas Disease Chagas Disease, also known as American Trypanosomiasis, is a tropical parasitic disease caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. Initially described by Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas in 1909, the disease primarily affects the heart, intestines, and nervous system. Transmission commonly occurs through the bite of infected triatomine…
Brazilian Trypanosomiasis
BRAZILIAN TRYPANOSOMIASIS Definition and Description of Brazilian Trypanosomiasis Brazilian Trypanosomiasis, also known as Chagas disease, is a tropical parasitic infection caused by the protozoan parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This disease primarily affects people in rural areas of Central and South America, where the parasite is transmitted by triatomine bugs, also known as “kissing bugs.” The disease…