“Chagas Disease Now in 32 U.S. States — Are You at Risk?”

The “kissing bug” that carries Chagas has been found in 32 states, mostly in the South.

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Confirmed human cases in Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, and California

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Domestic and wild animals testing positive in many more states, including Florida and New Mexico.

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Over 300,000 Americans may harbor Chagas—but less than 2% know it.

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Kissing bugs bite the face and defecate. Scratching transfers the T. cruzi parasite into the bloodstream.

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Early symptoms: fever, fatigue, headache, swollen eyelids. Chronic cases risk heart failure

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CDC urges reclassifying Chagas disease as “endemic” in the U.S.—a game-changer for awareness and research

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Prevent bites: seal home cracks, use screens, avoid bug areas. Early diagnosis can save lives.

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