New research has found that microscopic parasites found in two species of the Texas kissing bug, a blood-feeding insect prevalent in the Brazos Valley, can cause Chagas disease in pets, humans and ...

The world harbours many interesting, yet sometimes frightful creatures, where every creature utilises the environment in ...

We think that people in Texas, especially in Houston, might have exposures to the insect that causes Chagas disease. We are asking the Houston public to help us collect and test any “kissing bugs”, ...

But assassin bugs are not just predators. A few blood-sucking species, like kissing bugs, can also bite humans, transmitting diseases like Chagas disease. While most species pose no threat to people, ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Instead of blood sucking vampires this Halloween, maybe you should be worried about a bug commonly called “kissing bugs” that can spread diseases through their feces.

The kissing bug, a type of assassin bug found mainly in South America, is a serious threat to human health. This insect ...

A few blood-sucking species, like kissing bugs, can also bite humans, transmitting diseases like Chagas disease. While most species pose no threat to people, their painful bite is still something ...

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This is a close-up photo of one of the kissing bug species, Triatoma dimidiata, a commonly encountered species in Central America. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the ...

It is not spread from person to person through kissing, touching, or sex. A pregnant person with untreated Lyme ... A bug bite can develop a bump and redness resembling a Lyme disease rash. Those ...

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