This is commonly transmitted to humans and other mammals by an assassin bugs of the subfamily Triatominae (family Reduviidae) most commonly species belonging to the genera Triatoma, Rhodnius and Panstrongylus.
They are potential vectors for Chagas disease
chagas disease is caused by the kissing bug it is an infection caused by the parasite trypanosoma cruzi. world wide is estimated that 16 - 18 million people get infected and 50,000 of them die each year. hope this helped
Chagas' disease is named after Dr. Carlos Chagas
Chagas' disease
The triatoma bug, commonly known as the kissing bug, is a type of blood-sucking insect belonging to the family Reduviidae. These bugs are primarily found in the Americas and are notable for their role as vectors of Chagas disease, a parasitic infection caused by Trypanosoma cruzi. They are typically active at night and are named for their tendency to bite humans around the mouth or eyes. Control and prevention of triatoma infestations are important for reducing the risk of Chagas disease transmission.
Chagas disease
Chagas Disease.
There is no definitive answer to what illness Charles Darwin had when he died. Some theories suggest he may have been afflicted by Chagas disease, a parasitic infection transmitted by a bug known as the "kissing bug," but this has not been confirmed.
Worldwide, Chagas' disease affects over 15 million persons, and kills 50,000 each year
Chagas' disease
In the early 1900s
Margaret C. Olivier has written: 'A bibliography on Chagas' disease (1909-1969)' -- subject(s): Bibliography, Chagas' disease