Chagas disease is caused by

Trypanosoma cruzi causes Chagas diseaseThey are introduced when infected kissing bug feces are rubbed into conjunctiva, bite site or a break in the skin.Unilateral swelling of the eyelids (Romana&;s sign) is characteristic.Interstitial myocarditis is the most common serious condition.Invasion or toxic destruction of nerve plexuses in the alimentary tract wall leads to megaesophagus and megacolon (Brazilian Chagas disease)Jawetz 27e pg: 715