West Nile virus often causes no symptoms, but about one in five people may develop a flu-like illness with fever, headache ...

The science of insect and arthropod repellents is rapidly advancing, with applications extending far beyond personal ...

Mosquitoes have been detected in Iceland for the first time as the region warms due to climate change. The disease-carrying ...

The field of insect–microbe interactions has seen rapid advances in recent years, with growing recognition of the pivotal role that gut flora play in ...

Once confined to Latin America, Chagas disease – a potentially deadly parasitic infection that is spread in a gross way – is ...

Singapore’s reputation as one of the world’s cleanest cities is being put to the test by a surge in rodent and insect ...

Kissing bugs, also known as triatomine bugs, which are found to cause the parasitic infection Chagas disease, have been reported in Ohio. However, there have been no reports of bugs infected with the ...

A "kiss" from these insects could make you deadly ill if left untreated. Chagas disease, or "kissing bug" disease, is a potentially fatal illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and ...

Kissing bugs carrying Chagas parasite now found in 32 U.S. states, including Kentucky. Around half of tested kissing bugs carry the parasite; some species reach 70% infection. Conenose bugs in ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A new article from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is calling attention to an emerging infectious disease. Chagas disease, a potentially life-threatening condition, is ...

The “kissing bug” disease is spreading—and don’t be fooled by the charming name. Also known as Chagas disease, it is a tropical illness caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi and spread by insects ...

Chagas disease, also known as "kissing bug" disease, is a parasitic condition that can be life-threatening if untreated. "Kissing bugs" have been found in Ohio, but the chances of contracting the ...