Insect Bites

Allington, Herman V.

doi:10.1001/jama.1954.03690210018005

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“…9,14,58,[66][67][68] Secondary infection also may result in folliculitis, cellulitis, or an eczematoid dermatitis. 67,69 The timing of cutaneous reactions to bed bugs may change with multiple exposures. This appears to reflect host immunological responses to salivary proteins.…”

Section: Reactions To Bed Bug Bites In Humansmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bed Bugs (<emph type="ital">Cimex lectularius</emph>) and Clinical Consequences of Their Bites

Goddard¹

2009

JAMA

327

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IMEX LECTULARIUS HAS BEEN known as a human parasite for thousands of years, but scientific studies of this insect are recent and limited. 1,2 International travel, immigration, changes in pest control practices, and insecticide resistance may have contributed to a recent resurgence of this blood-sucking insect in developed countries. 1,3 Bed bug infestations have been reported increasingly in homes, apartments, hotel rooms, hospitals, and dormitories in the United States since 1980 (TABLE 1). 1,21,22 For example, reports of bed bug infestations in San Francisco doubled between 2004 and 2006. 23 The resurgence affects other countries as well. Public health experts in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, reported a 100% increase in telephone complaints about bed bugs during a 6-month period in 2002. 4 In Germany, bed bug infestations increased from 5 reported cases in 1992 to 76 cases in 2004. 24 In Australia, bed bug samples submitted to a government public agency increased by 400% during the period of 2001-2004 compared with 1997-2000. 25 The insect family Cimicidae contains species commonly called bed bugs, See also Patient Page. CME available online at www.jamaarchivescme.com and questions on p 1391.

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Section: Reactions To Bed Bug Bites In Humansmentioning

confidence: 99%

Bed Bugs (<emph type="ital">Cimex lectularius</emph>) and Clinical Consequences of Their Bites

Goddard¹

2009

JAMA

327

359

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“…22 The most commonly implicated are the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis), the dog flea (C canis), the human flea (Pulex irritans), and the bedbug (Cimex lectularius). 12,19,[23][24][25][26][27][28][29] Other arthropods capable of producing papular urticaria include mosquitoes and various species of mites. [30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38] Histology…”

Section: Etiologymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…114 The eruption may be generalized, with the forearms, trunk, and neck being extensively involved. 28 Affected patients may develop fever, diarrhea, anorexia, and malaise. However, the specific salivary component responsible for these constitutional symptoms is unknown.…”

Section: Mitesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The nits can easily be seen at the base of the hairs; careful inspection may reveal the adult louse. 28 Head lice can be transmitted by direct contact or via fomites such as combs, hats, and bedding. 47,244,245 Treatment is simple: a 1% permethrin cream rinse.…”

Section: Lice and Psocopteramentioning

confidence: 99%

“…327 Bedbugs are spread chiefly in clothing and baggage of travelers and visitors, secondhand beds, and laundry. 28,325 The bites are painless, and these bloodsuckers are not usually noticed unless large numbers are present. 47 Unlike head and pubic lice, the bedbug does not remain on the body after feeding.…”

Section: Bedbugsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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