10 Chagas Disease Symptoms
Symptom #2: Lymphadenopathy
Lymphadenopathy refers to lymph nodes that are abnormal in consistency, size, or number. Lymph nodes are part of the immune system that function to filter pathogens. Lymphadenopathy can occur with acute infections, cancers, autoimmune disorders, bites from insects or animals, and more.
Swollen lymph nodes occur in Chagas disease as part of the acute phase of the disease. Other associated symptoms include fever, headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and more.
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