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Trypanosoma cruzi is transmitted by which of the following?A. fleasB. Aedes mosquitoesC. Triatoma bugsD. sand fliesE. Ixodes ticks

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Triatoma bugs

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Triatoma bugs are the vectors for transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi.
  • The disease gets transmitted to the human through the feces of the infected bug.
  • The disease spread by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi is known as Chagas disease.
  • The disease is spread to humans during night time when the bug feeds on a human for a blood meal.

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