The Kissing Bug

In The Kissing Bug, Daisy Hernández delves into the hidden realities of Chagas disease, exploring how socio-economic factors, racism, and for-profit healthcare influence public health narratives in the United States. Growing up in a factory town, Hernandez’s personal connection to the disease, sparked by her aunt's mysterious death, drives her investigation as she interviews patients, health professionals, and researchers across the country. Through her journey, she sheds light on the intersections of poverty, identity, and the silence surrounding lesser-known infectious diseases, ultimately calling attention to who receives care and who is left behind.