I took my jacket off and a bug crawled on my neck. I knocked it off and it landed on my lap and I screamed,And knocked it off somewhere in my room. I think it might be a kissing bug and I hear that they bite at night andCan cause disease. I cant find it.
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern about this bug. This bug is also called reduced bug which causes a parasitic infection called Changes disease. These bugs are usually nocturnal and tend to bite during the night. But in your case, one single bug in your house does not predispose you to any infection. I suggest you do not worry unnecessarily about this episode. You can use a bug repellent on your skin while sleeping to avoid bug bites. Moreover, the bug in your room may not be necessarily infective. I hope I have helped to reduce your worries. Thanks.