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Scientists issue warning about disease-carrying 'kissing bug' capable of infecting humans and dogs — here are the signs to look out for
"Kissing bugs" might sound like they'd be cute and cuddly ... and avoiding touching your face after spending time outside. People living in high-risk areas can further protect themselves by ...
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A little-known parasite infects 300,000 people in the U.S.
The insect is active at night, searching for a meal—and earned its English-language name “kissing bug” because it generally bites an exposed part of the body such as the face. The feces left ...
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The Most Dangerous Insect (and 13 Others to Avoid)
The kissing bug, a type of assassin bug found mainly in South America, is a serious threat to human health. This insect transmits Chagas disease by biting humans, typically around the face ...
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KISSING BUG
June 2024 |Written by: J.K. Peterson, PhD Assistant Professor Medical Entomology University of Delaware Graduate students: Alex Kelley, Hanna Cortes What is a kissing bug? Kissing bugs are insects ...