Explain/Teach these Concepts to a Friend

1. Explain the life cycle of T. cruzi. Make sure to include the host and insect forms of the parasite. Be as detailed as possible. Also include why T. cruzi transmission will probably never be eradicated in human populations.
2. Explain the difference between the acute phase and chronic phase of Chagas’ disease. Make sure to include when people are most likely to die and from what.
3. What has been done to control the spread of T. cruzi? How effective has it been and what else might need to be done to effectively stop human infections?