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Identify Organism Pathogenesis Manifestations T.Cruzi Triatomine Kissing Bug

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T.cruzi 

Triatomine ('kissing") bug

Destroys myenteric plexi in esophagus, intestines, and ureters
Intramural and parasympathetic denervation of smooth muscle

Secondary achalasia (esophagus)
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Megacolon (intestines)
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Megaureter (ureter)
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Dilated Cardiomyopathy


Romana sign (insect feces gets into eyelids)
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Tags: microbiology

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