{"id":32496,"date":"2026-01-19T00:10:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T00:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=32496"},"modified":"2026-01-19T00:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T00:10:13","slug":"what-to-do-if-bitten-by-an-assassin-bug","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new50.info\/?p=32496","title":{"rendered":"What To Do If Bitten By An Assassin Bug"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"315\">Summertime brings more time outdoors\u2014and more insects. Along with mosquitoes and ticks, another pest is drawing concern: the assassin bug, also known as the kissing bug. While many people have never heard of it, its presence is increasing in parts of the U.S., and its bite can pose serious health risks if ignored.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"629\">Assassin bugs feed on blood and can transmit Chagas disease. After biting, they often defecate near the wound, and parasites in the feces can enter the body through broken skin or mucous membranes. Early symptoms may include fever, fatigue, headaches, rashes, or swelling\u2014but some people have no symptoms at all.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"983\">That lack of early warning is what makes Chagas disease dangerous. Untreated infections can quietly damage the heart and other organs over time, leading to severe complications years later. Assassin bugs are most common in southern states and tend to hide in woodpiles, debris, porches, or cracks in and around homes, sometimes coming indoors at night.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1323\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Prevention is key: clear yard debris, seal cracks around doors and windows, and keep sleeping areas well protected. 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