Tal Barosh

Professor Tal Barosh is the head of the Infectious Diseases Unit at Assuta Ashdod Public Hospital in Israel. He is an expert in tropical diseases, particularly Chagas disease, which has recently been reported to be spreading in the United States. Professor Barosh has been vocal about the implications of this disease, explaining its transmission through the 'kissing bug' and its potential long-term health consequences, such as severe heart and digestive issues. His insights are crucial in understanding the disease's impact as it moves beyond its traditional endemic regions in Latin America.