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Health Officials Identify First Case Of Blood-Sucking ‘Kissing Bug’ In Delaware
By CBS3 Staff
April 24, 2019 at 6:22 am
KENT COUNTY, Del. (CBS) – It’s called the “kissing bug.” It’s a blood-sucking insect that attacks humans, often biting them in the face. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials say they have documented the very first case in Delaware.
They say a young girl was watching TV in the bedroom of her Kent County home last summer when the bug bit her.
The bugs are often seen in Central and South America and can carry a parasite that causes “chagas disease.” The disease can cause serious cardiac and gastrointestinal complications, according to the CDC.
Fortunately, the child never got sick.
The CDC recommends the following to prevent an infestation: remove trash, wood, and rock piles from around the home, clear out any bird and animal nests from around the home, keep outdoor lights away from homes, dog kennels, and chicken coops, and inspect and seal any cracks or gaps in your home.
Health Officials Identify First Case Of Blood-Sucking ‘Kissing Bug’ In Delaware
By CBS3 Staff
April 24, 2019 at 6:22 am
KENT COUNTY, Del. (CBS) – It’s called the “kissing bug.” It’s a blood-sucking insect that attacks humans, often biting them in the face. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials say they have documented the very first case in Delaware.
They say a young girl was watching TV in the bedroom of her Kent County home last summer when the bug bit her.
The bugs are often seen in Central and South America and can carry a parasite that causes “chagas disease.” The disease can cause serious cardiac and gastrointestinal complications, according to the CDC.
Fortunately, the child never got sick.
The CDC recommends the following to prevent an infestation: remove trash, wood, and rock piles from around the home, clear out any bird and animal nests from around the home, keep outdoor lights away from homes, dog kennels, and chicken coops, and inspect and seal any cracks or gaps in your home.
