The causative agent of Chagas disease is Trypanosoma cruzi, and it is treated with Nifurtimox; a characteristic sign is Romana Sign.
Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, is treated with Nifurtimox and is characterized by Romana Sign.
| Front | Chagas disease→ treatment [?] → causative agent [?] → (1) characteristic sign |
|---|---|
| Back | Nifurtimox → Trypanosoma cruzi → Romana Sign |
Tags: antiparasitic, drugs
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