600 ‘kissing bugs’ found across TX, no reports of human infection AUSTIN -- Health officials in Elgin say they have seen three reported cases of kissing bugs in the city, researchers say all-together there have been 600 found in Texas. Of the reported cases, none have infected humans, though there are many cases of Chagas in dogs across the state. The kissing bug is also known as the cone-nose bug, Mexican bed bug, and assassin bug. Health officials say they ...
Aug. 14, 2013 - KVUE-TV Austin