Chagas Disease

Lesson 1:  Detection of Chagas Disease – FREE LESSON

In this introductory lesson to our series on Chagas disease, we present a clinical dialogue where a healthcare provider recommends screening for the disease, and the subsequent follow-up conversation that takes place after the patient tests positive for Chagas disease. Following the dialogue, you will hear the first part of a Q and A between Daniela and myself.

Members Only Testing and Transmission

Daniela and I continue our review of the clinical dialogue, "Detection of Chagas Disease." We cover the following in Spanish: the potential development of heart and intestinal problems years after infection, testing for the disease, test results, and disease transmission. LEVEL-ADVANCED

Members Only Symptoms and Cardiac Testing

The doctor discusses potential problems caused by Chagas disease and cardiac testing prior to treatment. LEVEL - ADVANCED

Members Only Referral for Treatment

The doctor explains she will refer the patient to an infectious disease specialist for treatment. LEVEL - ADVANCED

Members Only Screening Family Members

The doctor discusses the rare ways Chagas disease can be spread from person to person and recommends testing of family members who grew up in the same area as the patient. LEVEL - ADVANCED