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Trypanosoma cruzi is transmitted to humans via vector, organ transplantation, blood transfusion, and from mother to fetus.

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Is it true that Trypanosoma cruzi is transmitted to humans via vector, organ transplantation, blood transfusion, and from mother to fetus?

Yes. Trypanosoma cruzi is transmitted through vectors, blood transfusions, organ transplantation, and congenitally from mother to fetus.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 6 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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The retrieved literature thoroughly documents all four mentioned routes of Trypanosoma cruzi transmission (vector, blood transfusion, organ transplantation, and congenital/mother-to-fetus). Multiple papers discuss vector dynamics, blood safety measures, organ screening, and vertical transmission, providing clear support for the claim.

Evidence for · 6
<i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i> in Los Angeles and Miami blood donors: impact of evolving donor demographics on seroprevalence and implications for transfusion transmission
2002
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Leiby, D. A., Herron, R. M., Read, E. J., Lenes, B. A., & Stumpf, R. J. (2002). <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i> in Los Angeles and Miami blood donors: impact of evolving donor demographics on seroprevalence and implications for transfusion transmission. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1537-2995.2002.00077.x

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The epidemiology of Chagas disease in the Americas
2024
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Cucunubá, Z., Gutiérrez-Romero, S. A., Ramírez, J., Velásquez-Ortiz, N., Ceccarelli, S., Parra-Henao, G., Henao-Martínez, A., Rabinovich, J., Basáñez, M., Nouvellet, P., & Abad-Franch, F. (2024). The epidemiology of Chagas disease in the Americas. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lana.2024.100881

Chagas disease control-surveillance in the Americas: the multinational initiatives and the practical impossibility of interrupting vector-borne Trypanosoma cruzi transmission
2022
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Arias, A. D. d., Monroy, C., Guhl, F., Sosa-Estani, S., Santos, W. S., & Abad-Franch, F. (2022). Chagas disease control-surveillance in the Americas: the multinational initiatives and the practical impossibility of interrupting vector-borne Trypanosoma cruzi transmission. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1590/0074-02760210130

<i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i> in a low‐ to moderate‐risk blood donor population: seroprevalence and possible congenital transmission
1999
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Leiby, D. A., Fucci, M. H., & Stumpf, R. J. (1999). <i>Trypanosoma cruzi</i> in a low‐ to moderate‐risk blood donor population: seroprevalence and possible congenital transmission. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1537-2995.1999.39399219290.x

Chagas Disease in the 21st Century: Global Spread, Ecological Shifts, and Research Frontiers.
2025
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MDS, F., RA, M., & PSG, F. (2025). Chagas Disease in the 21st Century: Global Spread, Ecological Shifts, and Research Frontiers.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.3390/biology14111631

Chagas disease in Canadian blood donors: 15 years of selective testing.
2026
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SF, O., M, G., A, L., S, U., W, F., & SJ, D. (2026). Chagas disease in Canadian blood donors: 15 years of selective testing.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1111/vox.70299

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The retrieved literature thoroughly documents all four mentioned routes of Trypanosoma cruzi transmission (vector, blood transfusion, organ transplantation, and congenital/mother-to-fetus). Multiple papers discuss vector dynamics, blood safety measures, organ screening, and vertical transmission, providing clear support for the claim.

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