Chagas Disease, Spread by 'Kissing Bugs,' Now Endemic in the U.S.

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Chagas Disease, Spread by 'Kissing Bugs,' Now Endemic in the U.S.
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The CDC reports that Chagas disease, transmitted by kissing bugs that bite faces, is now endemic in the U.S., with pets also acting as carriers, indicating a rise in this life-threatening illness.

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