Bites from cat fleas have caused some dermatitis (skin irritation) in humans. Symptoms of dermatitis caused by cat fleas include severe itching, skin irritation, tenderness, and pain from scratching.

Some can. Humans have their own species of fleas, Cohen said, but they can't live long off of people. She said a main determinant if you have fleas are long itchy red bites on the skin.

One major concern is that people can be exposed to these products though their skin by petting and playing ... above the minimum risk level identified for humans. The troubling findings regarding PFAS ...

Even though humans aren't ideal hosts, when a flea lands on you and comes into contact with your skin, it's a natural response for them to bite down. But the good news is, they won't hang out for ...

The pests live in four life stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult fleas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and ...