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2. Murine typhus - Wikipedia

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   Murine typhus, also known as endemic typhus or flea-borne typhus, is a form of typhus transmitted by fleas (Xenopsylla cheopis), usually on rats, in contrast to epidemic typhus which is usually transmitted by lice. [1] [2] [3] Murine typhus is an under-recognized entity, as it is often confused with viral illnesses. Most people who are infected ...

3. The plague, fevers, tularemia: The diseases fleas can carry ...

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   The most infamous flea-to-human transmitted disease is the bubonic plague, which was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis. ... is from the scratch of a cat that has been infected from a flea ...

4. Pulicosis - Wikipedia

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   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.

5. Bubonic plague - Wikipedia

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   The foregut of this flea is blocked by a Y. pestis biofilm; when the flea attempts to feed on an uninfected host, Y. pestis from the foregut is regurgitated into the wound, causing infection. The bubonic plague is an infection of the lymphatic system, usually resulting from the bite of an infected flea, Xenopsylla cheopis (the Oriental rat flea ...

6. These Pictures Will Help You Identify the Most Common ... - AOL

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   Other symptoms to note: Flea bites may appear in a straight line or a cluster of many bites. Treatment: To treat the bites, first wash the lesions with an antibacterial soap. Then, use a skin ...

7. Fleabites: What They Look Like and How to Prevent and Treat Them

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   If you have a dog or cat, you’re likely familiar with the importance of checking their furry coats for fleas as well as the need for ongoing flea prevention. There are thousands of types of ...