In the US there are ~300,000 cases of Chagas Disease, aswell as several triatomine vectors capable ofcruzi transmission. What aspect of kissing bugbehavior in species found in the US is one of the major reasons forthe absence of Chagas transmission? Name at least two other reasonsthat lead to an absence of Chagas transmission in the US. Why dokissing bug bites still result in hospitalizations in theUS?
