At first glance, the kissing bug, scientifically known as the triatomine bug, appears harmless. However, this insect can transmit Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite responsible for Chagas disease—a serious and often silent infectious disease that may cause severe health complications years after infection. One of the most dangerous aspects of a kissing bug bite is that many … [Read more...] about Early Warning Signs You May Have Been Bitten by a Dangerous Insect