<p>Chagas disease is caused by an infection of a protozoa called <em>Trypanosoma cruzi</em>. The protozoa is spread by triatomine insects, better known as "kissing bugs". In this episode, Dr. Brandon Dominguez and Dr. Cathy Campbell chat with Carlos Rodriguez, epidemiology and informatics manager, about the disease, TVMDL's testing options, and some of the data behind serology tests. </p>

Chagas disease is caused by an infection of a protozoa called Trypanosoma cruzi. The protozoa is spread by triatomine insects, better known as "kissing bugs". In this episode, Dr. Brandon Dominguez and Dr. Cathy Campbell chat with Carlos Rodriguez, epidemiology and informatics manager, about the disease, TVMDL's testing options, and some of the data behind serology tests.

Chagas Disease – Preventing the deadly kiss

Diseases &amp; Diagnoses is a podcast by the Texas A&amp;M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). Each episode explores a different disease or condition and the testing options available to practitioners and animal owners. TVMDL Veterinary Services Section Head Dr. Brandon Dominguez introduces you to the agency’s subject matter experts and leads conversations on how you, the listener, can get the most out of your diagnostic testing experience.

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Diseases & Diagnoses is a podcast by the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL). Each episode explores a different disease or condition and the testing options available to practitioners and animal owners. TVMDL Veterinary Services Section Head Dr. Brandon Dominguez introduces you to the agency’s subject matter experts and leads conversations on how you, the listener, can get the most out of your diagnostic testing experience.

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