Who is at risk for Chagas disease?
Chagas disease primarily affects low-income people living in poorly constructed homes in rural areas in South and Central America. People who sleep in houses made from mud, adobe, or thatch are at greatest risk. The acute disease generally occurs in children, whereas chronic symptoms usually appear later in life. Persons with weakened immune systems are at risk of severe infections and complications. Travelers who stay in hotels, resorts, or other well-constructed housing facilities are not at risk for getting Chagas disease.
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