Like other kissing bug vectors, Rhodnius prolixus transmits Chagas disease by depositing Trypanosoma cruzi in its excrement on the skin of a potential victim while feeding on the host’s blood. The protozoan parasite can then enter the bloodstream through mucous membranes or breaks in the skin, often after the victim scratches the bite site.
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