Chagas Disease, or Deadly "kissing Bug" Disease, Has Spread in the U.s.
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The article reports on the spread of Chagas disease in the US, a serious and potentially deadly condition transmitted by the 'kissing bug', with discussion highlighting the lack of vaccine and cure for the chronic form and other regional health concerns.
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Other "fun" stuff we have in hill country too: Dengue, WNV, LACV, Chikungunya, Coccidioidomycosis (not a reportable illness), and C. hominivorax.
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