The deadly blood-sucking “kissing bug” has spread to Southern California. San Diego County reported its first locally ...

The disease was found in an asymptomatic blood donor during a routine screening.

San Diego County has reported the first locally acquired case of Chagas disease, which is spread through the bite of ...

Kissing bugs may sound charming, but with one bite, these insects can spread a dangerous parasitic infection: Chagas disease. Affecting more than 7 million people worldwide, mostly in Latin America, ...

The Center 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 ...

An emerging, potentially deadly disease is spreading through the United States, particularly in the South. Chagas disease is caused by parasites in triatomine insects, also known as “kissing bugs” ...

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 recognition ...

Kissing bugs can pose health risks, including the spread of Chagas disease, so it’s important to recognize and address them. These nocturnal insects are often found in warmer climates and can hide in ...

Officials are sounding the alarm on an emerging disease spreading throughout the United States that is caused by the kissing bug, an insect known for biting people near the lips. The insect, native to ...

Although the name sounds endearing, the 'kissing bug' disease is nothing to fawn over. The disease is now being considered as an endemic classification, according to an August report from the Center ...