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Scientists issue warning about disease-carrying 'kissing bug' capable of infecting humans and dogs — here are the signs to look out for
Early signs include infection-site swelling ... You can take your dog to a vet for a blood test that checks for Chagas disease. Raising awareness and understanding about Chagas and other insect ...
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A little-known parasite infects 300,000 people in the U.S.
A recent study tested for Chagas disease among dogs that U.S. agencies use in tasks such as sniffing for explosives or helping with search-and-rescue operations. Though the dogs showed no signs of ...
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The Assassin Bug Liquefies Its Victims' Organs Before Feasting
In even rarer cases, the bug could be a vector for potentially the fatal Chagas disease. Signs include sweating, fever, body aches and vomiting. If you experience worsening symptoms after a bug ...
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Chagas Disease Vaccine
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma cruzi), transmitted by triatomines (kissing bugs), affects by some estimates as many as 9-10 million people around the world. In total, ...