(The Hill) -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Tuesday report raising awareness about the deadly “kissing bug” disease, also known as Chagas.

Chagas disease can cause severe fatigue in early stages in addition to heart and digestive problems in the chronic stage. Blood sucking insects called triatominae or “kissing bugs,” which transmit the illness, have been reported in 32 states.

States with human cases include California, Arizona, Tennessee, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi and Arkansas.

Here’s what you need to know about the infection spread by insects.

Southern states

The “kissing bug” parasite has typically been reported in southern regions, following a regular appearance in countries including South America, Central America and Mexico.

“Although

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