Tag: Insect-borne diseases
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Understanding Kissing Bug Disease: The Rise of Chagas in the US
Introduction to Kissing Bug Disease The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued warnings about the growing threat of kissing bugs, which are responsible for spreading a deadly parasite known as Trypanosoma cruzi, causing a disease called Chagas. This warning is particularly concerning as it indicates that the disease has now been identified…
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Understanding the Rise of Kissing Bug Disease in the US
Introduction to Kissing Bug Disease The recent warning from the CDC about the increasing prevalence of Kissing Bug disease is alarming. These blood-sucking insects have been found carrying a deadly parasite responsible for Chagas disease, which has now spread across 32 states in the United States. Health officials estimate that hundreds of thousands of people…
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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…