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Chagas Disease (American Trypanosomiasis)

Romaña's sign

Romaña's sign

The most recognized marker of acute Chagas disease is called Romaña's sign, which includes swelling of the eyelids on the side of the face near the bite wound or where the bug feces were deposited or accidentally rubbed into the eye.

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