For a thorough review on different aspects of T. cruzi cellular and molecular biology, and on Chagas disease, see the special issue of Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (Vol. 94, Suppl. I, 1999).

See also :

• Historical aspects and references

• Trypanosoma cruzi: Taxonomy, morphology and life cycle

• Epidemiology of Chagas disease

• Geographical distribution of major triatomine vectors

• Estimated incidence of Chagas disease in the American continent