'Kissing bug' disease on track to be considered an endemic in US
- Posted on September 19, 2025
- By Yahoo News
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'Kissing bug' disease on track to be considered an endemic in US
Chagas disease, spread by “kissing bugs," is emerging as a potential growing health threat in the U.S. Health officials warn the parasite can cause serious cardiac and neurological complications if left untreated, with WHO estimating over 7 million global infections.