BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Residents in Louisiana should be aware of blood-sucking “kissing bugs” due to their ability to transmit a disease that can be potentially fatal. The insects are ...

The problem is that many doctors are unfamiliar with Chagas disease, and that this bug lives in Louisiana, especially in wooded areas, and around wood piles, chicken coops, dog kennels, and rodent ...

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. Here’s what you need to know about this ...

The “kissing bug” disease is spreading—and don’t be fooled by the charming name. Also known as Chagas disease, it is a tropical illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and spread by insects ...

(CNN) — Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by a parasite carried by insects called kissing bugs, should now be considered endemic in the United States, experts say – and without ...

(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 ...