Chagas Disease
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Start by identifying the right doctor: the infectious disease specialist is the one who studies and follows up on Chagas disease, an infection caused by a parasite that is transmitted mainly by the bite of an insect known in some regions as a kissing bug.
How it spreads: In addition to contact with the insect, it can be transmitted from mother to baby during pregnancy or through blood-related routes.
Possible manifestations: In early stages it often goes unnoticed; over time some people develop problems related to the heart or digestion.
Who should you see? In children, the pediatrician works hand in hand with the infectious disease specialist. In the case of symptoms or a suspected exposure, it is advisable to seek timely medical evaluation to clarify the situation.
Data on 27 doctors who treat chagas disease
Which specialist treats chagas disease?
Chagas Disease is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, preventive medicine specialist, pediatrician, internist, epidemiologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in chagas disease
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Miguel Ángel Martínez Benaiges
Dr. Guillermo Fojaco Villanueva
Dr. Ivette Victorino
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Sandra Herrera Rodriguez
Dr. Valeria Gómez Galván
Dr. Andrea Piñeyro V.
Dr. Elisa Barrios Santos
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Elideth Paniagua Anduiza
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Christian Jonathan Villarreal Vidal
Dr. Nadia Soler Quiñones
Dr. Leslie Ramirez Angoa
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
Frequently asked questions
What is chagas disease?
Start by identifying the right doctor: the infectious disease specialist is the one who studies and follows up on Chagas disease, an infection caused by a parasite that is transmitted mainly by the bite of an insect known in some regions as a kissing bug.
Which doctor treats chagas disease?
Chagas Disease is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, preventive medicine specialist, pediatrician, internist, epidemiologist.