Chagas disease history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The majority of patients with acute Chagas disease infection are asymptomatic. Clinical manifestations of the acute phase of infection commonly non-specific symptoms, such as fever, myalgia, fatigue, and anorexia. Less commonly, patients may present with more severe disease that may be suggestive of early Chagas myocarditis or meningoencephalitis. Chronic symptoms are generally manifestations of Chagas either cardiomyopathy or GI disease.
Symptoms
Symptoms of acute infection
Common Symptoms
Less Common Symptoms
- Neck swelling
- Chest pain
- Dyspnea
- Extremity edema
- Cyanosis
- Headache
- Visual disturbances
- Photophobia
- Coma
Symptoms of Chagas cardiomyopathy
- Chest pain
- Palpitations
- Light headedness
- Dizziness
- Dyspnea
- Orthopnea
- Extremity edema
Symptoms of Chagas esophageal disease
Acute form of Chagas Disease
References
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