What Is Chagas Disease?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Risk Factors
The main risk factor associated with Chagas disease is living in areas where the triatomine bug is common. This is especially the case in the poorer, rural areas. The bug tends to prefer sheltering in homes that are made from mud and/or have thatched rooves, so these should be avoided where possible.
Insecticides can help to remove the bugs from where you are staying, and insect repellents can help keep them from your body. If you do find yourself staying in accommodation that might harbor the bugs, you should use netting that has been treated with insecticides if available.
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