Chagas disease spread by bite of a kissing bug on the rise in the US

Chagas disease spread by bite of a kissing bug on the rise in the US

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Science, Health Sciences, Biology

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the kissing bug, which carries the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, responsible for Chagas disease. The disease spreads when an infected bug bites humans near the eyes or mouth. Initial symptoms include fever and body aches, but 60-70% of people may not show symptoms. Treatment is available with antitropanosomal medication.

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