Kissing Bug Disease Is Now Endemic in the US
• Kissing Bug Disease, or Chagas disease, is now endemic in parts of the U.S., transmitted by kissing bugs carrying Trypanosoma cruzi.
• Symptoms of Chagas disease may appear months later and can include fatigue and fever; chronic cases can lead to severe health issues.
• Preventive measures include sealing homes, keeping pet areas clean, and using insecticides to reduce exposure, especially during warm-weather months.
Chagas disease now endemic in US
Kissing Bug Disease, also known as Chagas disease, is now endemic in parts of the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This parasitic infection is transmitted through the bite of triatomine bugs, commonly known as 'kissing bugs,' which carry the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite.
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