Triatomine bugs carry a parasite that causes Chagas disease.

Known as the silent killer, more than 300,000 people across the U.S. are likely living with a little-known disease, carried by a tiny bug, that has the potential to cause serious long-term illness.

Researchers argue that Chagas disease, also known as "kissing bug" disease, has reached endemic status in the United States. The disease is caused by a parasite spread by triatomine bugs, commonly ...

Chagas disease, also known as "kissing bug" disease, is a parasitic condition that can be life-threatening if untreated. "Kissing bugs" have been found in Ohio, but the chances of contracting the ...

Since 2013, "kissing bugs" have been reported in 31 states, including Florida. While the bugs are here, there have been no reports of people who have contracted Chagas in the United States, but a ...

(FOX40.COM) – On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a report to raise awareness about the deadly Triatomine bugs, otherwise known as “Kissing bug”. • Video above: How ...