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| Pulicosis | |
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| Other names | Flea bites |
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| Flea bites on the back of a human | |
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Infectious diseases
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| Symptoms | Swelling, soreness |
| Complications | Flea allergy dermatitis, plague, murine typhus |
| Causes | Fleas |
Pulicosis is a skin condition caused by several species of fleas, including the cat flea ( Ctenocephalides felis) and dog flea ( Ctenocephalides canis). This condition can range from mild irritation to severe irritation. In some cases, 48 to 72 hours after being bitten, a more severe rash-like irritation may begin to spread across the body. Symptoms include swelling of the bitten area, erythema, ulcers of the mouth and throat, restlessness, and soreness of the areolae. [1] In extreme cases, within 1 week after being bitten, the condition may spread through the lymph nodes and begin affecting the central nervous system. Permanent nerve damage can occur. [2]: 450
If they receive an excessive number of bites, pets can also develop flea allergy dermatitis, which can potentially be fatal if no actions are taken.[ citation needed] However, dogs and cats are not the only ones that are at risk. Humans can suffer from flea bites and, depending on a variety of factors, the bites can cause much pain and discomfort.[ citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Fleas: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
- ^ James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 0-7216-2921-0.
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