CDC warns of 'kissing bug' disease spread in U.S.
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WSAV Savannah on MSNDeadly kissing bug found in Georgia and South Carolina
The kissing bug, also known as the assassin bug, is now found in over 30 states, including Georgia and South Carolina.
Chagas disease is primarily caused by the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite, which is found in the feces of triatomine bugs. These insects often bite humans, typically on the face, leading to the disease's nickname.
The patient had recently returned to Maryland after traveling to El Salvador. The risk to public health in the US is very low.