On examining the contents of the insects ’ intestines, Chagas discovered a new protozoan. He named it Trypanosoma cruzi, in honor of his friend, the scientist Oswaldo Cruz.
Izpētījis insektu zarnu saturu, Šagass atklāja jaunu protozoju, ko par godu savam draugam zinātniekam Osvaldu Krusam nosauca par Trypanosoma cruzi.