Did You Know?
Some bugs can make you sick!
How You Get It
You can get Chagas from a bug bite.
How It Feels
It can make you feel weak and tired.
What chagas Does
It can make you very sick.
You may feel tired all the time.
Some people need to see a doctor.
It is good to keep bugs away.
Wash your hands to stay safe.
Tell an adult if you feel bad.
More About chagas
Chagas is named after a man who found it. He saw how the bug made people sick. Many people in some places get it. It is not common in all parts of the world.
Chagas can change how you feel each day. Some people feel fine, but others feel sick. It is good to check with a doctor if you think you have it.
In the future, we can learn more about Chagas. Scientists want to find ways to help people. They hope to stop the bug from making people sick.
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Chagas"] --> B["Chagas disease"]
A["Chagas"] --> C["9483 Chagas, a main-belt asteroid"]
A["Chagas"] --> D["Portuguese-language family name"]
D["Portuguese-language family name"] --> E["Translating to wounds"]
What Do These Words Mean?
Chagas disease:A sickness caused by a parasite that can affect the heart and other organs.
main-belt asteroid:A type of small rocky body that orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.
Portuguese-language:The language spoken in Portugal and Brazil.
family name:A last name that is shared by members of a family.
translating:Changing words from one language to another.
