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Robertson LJ, Havelaar AH, Keddy KH, Devleesschauwer B, Sripa B, Torgerson PR
Here, we argue why this parasitic infection should be included in the new estimates of the health burden of foodborne diseases. Growing evidence indicates that foodborne transmission of T. cruzi occurs as commonly as vector-borne infection. Moreover, foodborne infection results in considerably more severe disease than vector-borne infection, with higher mortality and greater symptom severity, particular in the acute phase.