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Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in US

Chagas disease, or deadly "kissing bug" disease, has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know.

"Invasion into homes, human bites, subsequent allergic reactions or exposure to T. cruzi parasites, and increasing frequency of canine diagnoses have led to growing public awareness," it says.

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'Kissing bug' disease is endemic in US, researchers say. What to know about condition

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What You Should Know About the ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease

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‘Kissing bug’ found in Louisiana can spread potentially deadly disease: here’s what to know

Residents in Louisiana should be aware of blood-sucking “kissing bugs” due to their ability to transmit a disease that can be potentially fatal.

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'Kissing bug' disease is now endemic in US, researchers say. What you need to know.

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Deadly "kissing bug" disease has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know.

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Deadly 'kissing bug' disease becoming endemic in the US: CDC

The CDC says about 8 million people globally, including an estimated 280,000 in the United States, have the disease without knowing it.

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CDC warns of deadly ‘kissing bug’ disease: What to know

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'Kissing bug' disease is endemic in U.S. researchers say. Have the bugs been found in Kentucky?

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Deadly 'kissing bug' disease considered an endemic in US; vulnerable states, early symptoms, risk factors, and prevention tips

A hidden danger has quietly made its way across the United States: the deadly “kissing bug” disease, also known as Chagas disease. Once thought to be a problem confined to parts of Latin America, this parasitic illness is now being transmitted locally in 32 US states,

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Researchers highlight rising Chagas disease transmission in Florida and southern states

Chagas disease is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, transmitted primarily through the bite of triatomine insects — commonly known as “kissing bugs.” These bugs are found in 32 states, including Florida, where they’ve been documented ...

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Insects carrying Chagas disease are in California. How worried should you be?

California is one of the eight states where people have acquired Chagas disease locally from insects that carry a parasite in their feces. Here's what you should know about it.