Remarkableriots Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/cdc-blood-sucking-kissing-bug-confirmed-in-delaware/ar-BBWf9Re?ocid=AMZN Quote Public health officials have confirmed the presence of the so-called “kissing bug” in Delaware for the first time in the state's history. The insect—Triatoma sanguisuga—is a blood-sucking creature that feeds on animals and humans, and has a particular fondness for biting faces. While the bites themselves are not necessarily dangerous, the bugs can transmit a parasite that causes Chagas disease—a potentially serious illness. According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a family from Kent County Delaware contacted local health authorities in July 2018 after an insect had bitten their child’s face while she was watching television. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreatGamble Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Yup, if you spend a lot of time in the forests, you need to be careful. The lonestar tick terrifies me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 My cousin posted this on facebook saying she saw one and killed one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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