7/30/25 Provider Alert: Chagas Disease Screening Recommendations in Washington

Summary: Screen patients for Chagas disease if they have a history of residence in or prolonged travel to Mexico, Central, or South America. Chagas disease is a vector-borne parasitic disease which, if left untreated, can lead to chronic cardiac and gastrointestinal symptoms, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and/or congenital Chagas disease in infants. Current Situation The Washington State … 7/30/25 Provider Alert: Chagas Disease Screening Recommendations in Washington