‘Kissing bugs’ suck blood and poop in your face. Here’s how that spreads Chagas disease - USA TODAY

‘Kissing bugs’ suck blood and poop in your face. Here’s how that spreads Chagas disease  USA TODAY

A Delaware girl was bitten by a "kissing bug" over the summer, the CDC said this week. Here's what you need to know about them and Chagas disease.



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