07/14/2020
Presented by: Sarah Hamer, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVPM
Sponsored by: AKC Canine Health Foundation
To be available for viewing On Demand. Chagas disease is caused by infection with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). This parasite can infect both humans and animals and is transmitted by insect vectors called triatomine bugs or kissing bugs. Desp... moreTo be available for viewing On Demand. Chagas disease is caused by infection with the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi). This parasite can infect both humans and animals and is transmitted by insect vectors called triatomine bugs or kissing bugs. Despite over 100 years of research on T. cruzi, this parasite continues to cause significant morbidity and mortality in human and animal populations across the Americas. Although triatomines and T. cruzi have long-occurred in the southern United States, there is currently unprecedented recognition for locally-acquired Chagas disease in humans and animals in the US. Peak human-vector encounters occur in mid-summer months, and most triatomines are encountered in the peridomestic and outdoor environment, especially dog kennels. Given the limited antiparasitic treatment options and lack of a Chagas disease vaccine, disease risk reduction must focus on controlling the vectors in the environment. In this presentation Dr. Sarah Hamer will discuss the transmission cycle of ... less
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