Concerning discovery of kissing bugs (IMAGE)

University of Delaware

Concerning discovery of kissing bugs

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Kissing bugs are vectors of a parasite that causes Chagas disease, which can lead to serious heart problems. Jennifer K. Peterson, University of Delaware assistant professor and medical entomologist, is studying kissing bugs in Delaware after two were discovered in homes in the northern part of the state.

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Kathy F. Atkinson/ University of Delaware

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