Which disease is caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi and transmitted by triatomine bugs?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Chagas disease
- Step 1: The barbeiro bug passes the parasite through its faeces near the bite wound.
Answer
Chagas disease.
Why not the others: Malaria is caused by Plasmodium and schistosomiasis by a flatworm.
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