Carlos Chagas
Carlos Chagas was a Brazilian physician and researcher who is best known for discovering Chagas disease in 1909. His groundbreaking work identified the causative agent of the disease, the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, and the mode of transmission through insect vectors. Chagas' contributions to tropical medicine have had a lasting impact, and his legacy is commemorated on April 14, the anniversary of his birth, which is also observed as World Chagas Disease Day to raise awareness about this often-overlooked illness.
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Recent news mentions
Carlos Chagas received two nominations for the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering the entire cycle of Chagas disease.
Prêmio Nobel: conheça cientistas brasileiros que já foram indicados
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-06
Hospital Carlos Chagas is mentioned as the place where the injured man was taken for help.
Tiroteios paralisam circulação de trens em Costa Barros e deixa homem ferido
Brazil· 2025-09-21The Hospital Estadual Carlos Chagas is mentioned as the location where the injured suspects were taken.
PM deixa três suspeitos mortos em confronto na comunidade do Muquiço, em GuadalupeBrazil· 2025-08-25Carlos Chagas is recognized for his discovery of the complete cycle of Chagas disease in 1909.
Arquivo do cientista Carlos Chagas inserido na “Memória do Mundo” da UNESCO | Saúde pública
Portugal· 2025-04-18
Carlos Chagas was a Brazilian physician and scientist whose work is recognized by UNESCO for its significance in the context of the disease that bears his name.
Quatro países lusófonos com novo património inscrito na Memória do Mundo da UNESCO
Cabo Verde· 2025-04-17
Carlos Chagas is honored on this day for discovering the Chagas disease in 1909.
¿Qué se conmemora este 14 de abril? | Sociedad | La Revista
Ecuador· 2025-04-14