Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by an infected triatomine insect or "kissing bug," may be becoming endemic in the United States, according to a new report published by the ...

The triatomine insect—better known as the “kissing bug”—has been making headlines this month for its link to Chagas disease, an illness that can cause long-term health complications if left untreated.

It’s the kiss of death for Latin American communities in the U.S. While health experts often warn of mosquitoes and other disease-carrying bugs, the deadly kissing bug — a k a the triatomine bug, ...

The triatomine insect, commonly known as the "kissing bug," has been linked to Chagas disease, a potentially severe illness gaining attention due to increasing cases in the U.S. Understanding where ...

The Chagas disease has been found in 5 states. — -- A rare parasitic infection called Chagas disease has been gaining headlines in recent weeks after cases of the infection were reported in at ...

There's a bug in the U.S. that's got no love for you. The "kissing bug," better known as the triatomine bug, carries a parasite that can cause serious illness. "Kissing bug" disease is another name ...

South Carolina is home to its fair share of dangerous insects. From spiders, wasps and rash-causing caterpillars, there are a handful of bugs to look out for. But the Centers for Disease Control and ...

A research group implemented a survey over two years to assess vector infestation and the infection risk of the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi in triatomine bugs, the culprits responsible for Chagas ...

Chagas disease is caused by a parasitic protozoan (Trypanosoma cruzi) and transmitted via triatomine insects known locally in Texas as "kissing bugs". Due to the success of community based triatomine ...

“Most people living with Chagas disease are unaware of their diagnosis, often until it’s too late to have effective treatment," an infectious disease expert said The Centers for Disease Control and ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the triatomine insect — called the “kissing bug” — has been found in 32 states Eight states have reported human infection, including ...