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.
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.
Specialties that treat chagas disease
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in chagas disease
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dr. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Dr. Elizabeth Solano Pareja
Dr. Victor Tapia Alfaro
Dr. Julio Fraire Calleros
Dr. Gabriela Juárez Domínguez
Dr. Maria Eugenia Chang Gonzalez
Dr. Edgar Sanchez-Uribe
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, pediatrician.