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As a pet owner, you know to look out for fleas and ticks. But have you worried about the kissing bug? If you haven’t, you should. Source: https://www.nbc12.com

Many people around the state are talking about something called, “The Kissing Bug. “It’s an insect that’s made its way from South America all the way north to Illinois. “The kissing bug – it can have an organism called T. Cruzi, which can cause Chagas disease,” State Public Health Veterinarian Connie Austin said. Chagas disease can cause chronic illness, cardiac … Read More

Many people around the state are talking about something called, “The Kissing Bug. “It’s an insect that’s made its way from South America all the way north to Illinois. “The kissing bug – it can have an organism called T. Cruzi, which can cause Chagas disease,” State Public Health Veterinarian Connie Austin said. Chagas disease can cause chronic illness, cardiac … Read More

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report the first confirmed identification of a “kissing bug” in Delaware. The case first came to the attention of Delaware health and agriculture officials in July of last year when a child was bitten on her face while watching television. The parents took the child to Seek medical … Read More

A small bug that can create big problems is getting closer to Wisconsin. Source: Sarah Thomsen