Posted on 03/21/2012 7:00:00 AM PDT by eastforker
Chagas, a disease that can lead to life-threatening heart and digestive disorders, is in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
So far, seven cases have been diagnosed in Arizona and California.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin said the bugs that cause the disease, the Triatomid or "kissing bug," were already discovered in 11 southern and central Texas counties.
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these people have brought us pestilence. when will this horrible plight stop?
I'm not going to sleep in a net or put insect repellent on every night.
“Lazy bum.”
There is nothing lazy about using domestic help. For instance, the elderly or disabled often need outside side. If the housekeeper suddenly shows up with a disease, that does not make the home owner a “lazy bum”. You sound like a jerk.
correction: outside help
I need more coffee.
Well, at least these critters haven't started lobbying the government for birth control supplies......yet.
Leni
Yes, but it’s the poop with the parasite that gets you:
http://www.themonitor.com/articles/mcallen-55912-potentially-bugs.html
From the article:
The kissing bug is a blood feeder that typically lives near livestock. When it eats, it immediately defecates, and the parasite is found within its feces.
Thank you, beav! That makes sense.
You are welcome rare :)
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