Chagas Disease, Spread by 'Kissing Bugs,' Now Endemic in the U.S.
TL;DR
The CDC reports that Chagas disease, transmitted by kissing bugs that bite faces, is now endemic in the U.S., with pets also acting as carriers, indicating a rise in this life-threatening illness.
- ‘Kissing bug’ disease is now endemic in the U.S., CDC says. What is it? The Washington Post
- Chagas disease, or deadly "kissing bug" disease, has spread in the U.S. Here's what to know. CBS News
- Chagas disease, which can be deadly, is now considered endemic in the U.S. UCLA Health
- Insects carrying Chagas disease are in California. How worried should you be? San Francisco Chronicle
- ‘Silent killer’ parasitic disease spreading across multiple US states, experts warn Fox News
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