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Kissing bugs in Ohio: What to know about the insects linked to a potentially life-threatening disease  10tv.com ‘Kissing bug’ disease is here to stay in the US, experts say. Here’s why it’s spreading  CNN The symptoms of ‘kissing bug’ disease to be on the look out for  The Independent What is ‘kissing bug’ disease? Bug that spreads Chagas disease found in US, including …

‘Kissing bug’ disease is here to stay in the US, experts say. Here’s why it’s spreading  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Facebook Tweet Email Link Chagas disease, known as the “kissing bug” disease, has long been thought of as a neglected tropical illness, but some researchers now argue it’s endemic to the United States. But a lack of awareness means it’s undercounted, undertreated and under-researched. What do you want to know about Chagas or other diseases spread by bugs in the …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by a parasite carried by insects called kissing bugs, should now be considered endemic in the United States, experts say – and without recognition that it’s a constant presence in some parts of the country, more people will suffer unnecessarily. A report on the topic was published last week …

Facebook Tweet Email Link Chagas disease, known as the “kissing bug” disease, has long been thought of as a neglected tropical illness, but some researchers now argue it’s endemic to the United States. But a lack of awareness means it’s undercounted, undertreated and under-researched. What do you want to know about Chagas or other diseases spread by bugs in the …

What To Know About the ‘Kissing Bug’ Disease: Symptoms, Risks and More  The New York Times What are your questions about Chagas disease, aka ‘kissing bug’ disease?  CNN ‘Kissing bug’ disease should be treated as endemic in US, scientists say  The Guardian Metro woman’s yard infested with unknown bug  KFOR Chagas disease, or deadly “kissing bug” disease, has spread in the U.S. Here’s what …

‘Kissing Bug’: An insect bite you won’t even notice could have deadly implications  WKBN.com Chagas disease, or deadly “kissing bug” disease, has spread in the U.S. Here’s what to know.  CBS News ‘Kissing bug’ disease should be treated as endemic in US, scientists say  The Guardian Oklahoma woman’s yard infested by mystery bugs  WGN-TV Experts in Texas warn that potentially deadly ‘kissing bug’ disease …

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US health authorities are on alert as cases of Chagas disease, originating from South America, are increasingly being detected in the United States. Cases have now been reported in at least eight states. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are now about to categorize the infectious disease as endemic , meaning occurring regularly within an area or community. This is not …

Scientists are calling on health authorities to classify Chagas disease – sometimes known as the “kissing bug disease” – as endemic to the United States. Chagas disease, a parasitic infection spread by bugs, mostly infects people in Central and South America. Still, human cases have been reported in Missouri and seven other states, and the bug that carries the parasite …