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fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Protect Yourself From Spreading 'Kissing Bug' Disease: Tips for Homeowners

The triatomine insect, commonly known as the "kissing bug," has been linked to Chagas disease, a potentially severe illness gaining attention due to increasing cases in the U.S. Understanding where these bugs thrive, how to prevent infestations, and what to do if exposed is crucial for homeowners. The CDC reports show the spread of kissing bugs and Chagas disease, with the disease becoming endemic in certain states due to environmental changes and migration patterns.
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fromNature
3 weeks ago

When will dengue strike? Outbreaks sync with heat and rain

Dengue outbreaks in the Americas follow El Niño by five months; local outbreaks occur three months after peak temperatures and one month after peak rainfall.
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fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Mutant deer with horrifying flesh bubbles spotted in US

Deer across the US are contracting deer cutaneous fibroma (deer warts), a species-specific papillomavirus spreading via biting insects, increasing this summer.
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