[ Diseases Caused by Other Insects ]
Many other organisms are vectors for dangerous diseases. Below are two other diseases transmitted by blood-sucking insects.
Chagas Disease Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi which is tramsitted by blood-sucking bugs of the Triatominae subfamily. These bugs are only found in South America.
Leishmaniasis Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by protozoan parasites transmitted by sandflies. The disease can take one of three forms, depending on the specific species of parasite and country location.
Chagas Disease Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi which is tramsitted by blood-sucking bugs of the Triatominae subfamily. These bugs are only found in South America.
Leishmaniasis Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by protozoan parasites transmitted by sandflies. The disease can take one of three forms, depending on the specific species of parasite and country location.
