Triatomine Bug (IMAGE)

McGill University Health Centre

Triatomine Bug

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Triatomine also known as 'Kissing bug' is a bloodsucking insect endemic to Latin America that spreads Chagas disease by allowing the parasite to move on to its new host (human or animal).

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Dr. Momar Ndao, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

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