For Dr. Ellman , this lack of effective treatment is a symptom of a much sadder cause . Chagas is a deadly disease that largely affects people in Latin America . An estimated 10 to 20 million people are infected with Chagas . The disease remains largely unknown , even where it is rife . There have been no new cases discovered in 40 countries .
Chagas is a deadly disease that largely affects people in Latin America . An estimated 10 to 20 million people are infected with Chagas . The disease remains largely unknown , even where it is rife . There have been no new cases discovered in 40 countries .