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1. www.healthline.com › health › kissing-bug-biteKissing Bug Bite: Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention & More

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   Kissing bugs are nocturnal, which means they come out at night to feed. Kissing bugs usually bite people when they’re sleeping. The bites don’t hurt, and you may not even know you’ve been ...

2. www.webmd.com › skin-kissing-bugsWhat Are Kissing Bugs? Do They Make You Sick? - WebMD

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   Dec 27, 2023 · Some people may be allergic to the spit of a kissing bug, and these people may develop a reaction to the bite, including a severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis (pronounced a-nuh-fuh-lak ...

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4. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 327250Kissing bug: What to know - Medical News Today

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   Dec 7, 2019 · Kissing bug bites tend to look similar to those of other biting bugs. Sometimes, a person may not even notice that they have sustained a bite. Others may notice clusters of small bites around the ...

5. www.pestworld.org › other-pests › kissing-bugsKissing Bugs Guide: Kissing Bug Bites, Locations & Disease

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   Kissing bugs occasionally bite humans in their sleep. People with certain skin sensitivities to the bug's saliva may exhibit signs of allergic reactions, such as itching, swelling, redness, etc., but the kissing bug bites typically do not result in a local reaction.

6. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › chagasChagas disease - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Nov 12, 2020 · Infected bugs defecate after feeding, leaving behind parasites on the skin. The parasites can then enter your body through your eyes, mouth, a cut or scratch, or the wound from the bug's bite. Scratching or rubbing the bite site helps the parasites enter your body. Once in your body, the parasites multiply and spread. You may also become ...

7. www.apartmenttherapy.com › the-assassin-bug-factsEverything to Know About Assassin or Kissing Bugs | Apartment ...

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   May 4, 2019 · Importantly, these bugs bite. Assassin bugs like hanging out near their prey— mammals (including humans) with vertebrae—from which they can suck blood. Word on the street is that they like to bite repeatedly near your eyes and mouth (hence the kissing bug moniker), which will cause bite marks, redness and swelling to appear.

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   Do kissing bugs bite humans?

   • Kissing bugs occasionally bite humans in their sleep. People with certain skin sensitivities to the bug's saliva may exhibit signs of allergic reactions, such as itching, swelling, redness, etc., but the kissing bug bites typically do not result in a local reaction.

   Kissing Bugs Guide: Kissing Bug Bites, Locations & Disease - PestWorld

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   What happens if you get bitten by a kissing bug?

   • People who are sensitive to the kissing bug’s saliva may experience a reaction to the bite. This is usually only mild itching, redness, and swelling. Occasionally, a kissing bug bite causes a severe localized allergic reaction. If you have a T. cruzi infection, a small hard area may form at the bite site 1 or 2 weeks after you’re bitten.

   Kissing Bug Bite: Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention & More - Healthline

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   Are kissing bugs hard to identify?

   • Kissing bugs may be hard to identify, as they appear similar to many other bugs in the U.S. Some key characteristics include: Kissing bug bites tend to look similar to those of other biting bugs. Sometimes, a person may not even notice that they have sustained a bite. Others may notice clusters of small bites around the mouth and eye areas.

   Kissing bug: What to know - Medical News Today

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   Are kissing bugs nocturnal?

   • Kissing bugs are nocturnal, which means they come out at night to feed. Kissing bugs usually bite people when they’re sleeping. The bites don’t hurt, and you may not even know you’ve been bitten. Kissing bugs bite by injecting saliva that has an anesthetic property into the skin. It typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes for the bugs to feed.

   Kissing Bug Bite: Symptoms, Treatments, Prevention & More - Healthline

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   What are the characteristics of a kissing bug bite?

   • Some key characteristics include: Kissing bug bites tend to look similar to those of other biting bugs. Sometimes, a person may not even notice that they have sustained a bite. Others may notice clusters of small bites around the mouth and eye areas. However, some people may have an allergic reaction to the bites.

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   Do kissing bugs eat blood?

   • Like mosquitoes and ticks, kissing bugs eat blood to live. They usually suck it from animals, including dogs, but sometimes they bite people. If they get inside your house, they may hide during the day and come out at night to eat. You may see clusters of bites around your mouth or on your face.

   What Are Kissing Bugs? Do They Make You Sick? - WebMD

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9. myhealth.alberta.ca › Health › PagesKissing Bugs - MyHealth.Alberta.ca

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   Kissing bugs are wingless insects that are about 2 cm (0.75 in.) long. Kissing bugs are dark brown or black with red or orange spots along the edge of their bodies. They are also called assassin bugs or cone-nosed bugs. Like mosquitoes, kissing bugs feed on blood from animals or people. Kissing bugs have that name because their bites are often ...