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Chagas Disease Hits San Diego | San Diego News
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San Diego County just confirmed its first local case of Chagas disease — a rare but serious illness typically found in Latin America, now showing up in the U.S. Spread by kissing bugs, it often starts with mild symptoms like fever or swelling, but can silently lead to heart or gut damage years later. It can also pass from mother to baby. With 22 reported cases and 4 confirmed so far, health officials are urging anyone with Latin American ties — especially pregnant women — to get tested. If you’ve got Chagas-like symptoms, don’t wait — see your doctor.
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