[beaversmom]

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.

[rarestia]

Thank you, beav! That makes sense.