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Chagas Disease Spreads to Eight U.S. States

9/25/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Chagas disease is now reported in eight U.S. states.
Kissing bugs have been found in 31 states since 2013.
The disease is not nationally notifiable, limiting federal data; symptoms include fever, fatigue, and swollen eyelids.
Dogs are affected; 16 states report animal cases.
Human cases have been documented in eight states: California, Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee.

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Story summary

Chagas disease is now reported in eight U.S. states.
Kissing bugs have been found in 31 states since 2013.
The disease is not nationally notifiable, limiting federal data; symptoms include fever, fatigue, and swollen eyelids.
Dogs are affected; 16 states report animal cases.
Human cases have been documented in eight states: California, Texas, Arizona, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, and Tennessee.