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Understanding Chagas Disease in the U.S.
What is Chagas Disease? Chagas disease, often referred to as kissing bug disease, is a potentially life-threatening infection caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This parasite is transmitted to humans primarily through the bites of infected triatomine bugs, commonly known as kissing bugs due to their habit of biting human faces while they sleep. While…
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Understanding Chagas Disease: The Kissing Bug Threat in the U.S.
What is Chagas Disease? Chagas disease, often referred to as the “kissing bug disease,” is a parasitic infection caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite. This parasite is primarily transmitted through the bite of an infected triatomine insect, commonly known as the kissing bug. The disease was first identified in Latin America, but recent studies from…