The parasitic kissing bug disease is not new, but it has become increasingly common to the point of becoming endemic in the U.S. Because of this, the insect-borne illness has become a point of interest for researchers. The disease can go unnoticed, but in severe cases, it can lead to lifelong chronic health issues.

What is kissing bug disease?

Kissing bug disease, also called Chagas disease , is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. This disease is spread by triatomine bugs, which are “bloodsucking insects that tend to bite people’s faces,” which is why they are also called kissing bugs, said The New York Times . The parasite is “mainly found in rural areas of Mexico and Central and South America,” said the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . However, the disea

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