1. Chagas Disease in Latin America Audra Zimmer University of Pittsburgh

2. Learning Objectives  To learn about Chagas Disease  To understand its affect on Latin America  To recognize the attempts that have been made to control this disease  To realize the ongoing challenges

8. Megaoesophagus Heart with Chronic Chagas Disease

29. T. Cruzi in a blood smear

40. Prevalence Now

46. Challenges and Problems

49. Globalization of Chagas Disease from endemic to non-endemic

54. Prevention

60. Conclusion

64. Works Cited

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