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Chagas disease is caused by the kissing bug?
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
What is the name of a minibeast beginning with the letter K?
· Kissing bug
Is a kissing bug the same as the assasin bug?
Yes, a kissing bug is a type of assassin bug. Assassin bugs are a diverse group of insects that includes the kissing bugs. Kissing bugs earned their name due to their habit of biting humans near the lips or face, hence "kissing" bug.
What is the scientific name for the kissing bug?
The scientific name for the kissing bug is Triatoma.
What are the key differences between an assassin bug and a kissing bug in terms of their behavior and potential risks to humans?
Assassin bugs are predatory insects that feed on other insects, while kissing bugs are blood-feeding insects that can transmit Chagas disease to humans. Assassin bugs are not known to pose a significant risk to humans, while kissing bugs can potentially transmit a serious disease.
Which disease is often called the kissing disease?
Mononucleosis is often called "the kissing disease".
What bug killed Charles Darwin?
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.
What does the kissing bug eat?
Kissing Bugs are parasites that cause Changas disease, they feed on blood during the night, biting humans around the mouth and eyes. There are 11 different species in the USA
Where is the kissing bug located?
south America
What are the predators of the kissing bug?
Dragon flies
what is commonly known as?
The kissing disease.The kissing disease.
What is mononuleosis commonly known as?
The kissing disease.The kissing disease.
