The “Killer Bug”: Assassin Bug or “Kissing Bug”? Beware!

cruzi near the wound. If you scratch the area and the feces enter the bloodstream, you become infected. Symptoms: Initially, it’s like a cold. However, in the long term (20-30 years), it can affect the heart and digestive system. Very important safety warning: Do not kill it with your hands or crush it. If it’s infected, its fluids contain the parasite. Use a tissue and discard it. If it bites you: Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water. Do not scratch. Watch for redness or swelling near the eye (the “Romana sign”). Don’t confuse it with the wheel bug: The wheel bug has a sharp “crescent” on its back. In conclusion: The common assassin bug is found in Morocco and Algeria and is harmless. However, the kissing bug that carries the disease is rare in North Africa, more common in Latin America and the USA. If you’re in America and see one in your house, take a picture and show it to a pest control specialist to confirm. Did you find it in your house or in the street? Did you see many or just one?
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