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Kissing bugs can spread potentially fatal Chagas disease when dogs eat them

Source: Phys.org · Oct 21, 2026 14:20 UTC

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The Quick Take

In the southern United States and across Latin America, kissing bugs can bite people and pets both outdoors and when they enter homes. While not every kissing bug carries disease, these insects can spread a parasite that causes Chagas disease, a tropical illness that can be fatal for both humans and animals.

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