The West Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has announced that two human cases of flea-borne typhus have been ...

Flea bites are itchy bites that tend to appear in clusters. Scratching the bites can cause an infection, which may result in a rash or blisters. Fleas are tiny bugs that don’t grow much larger ...

How to treat flea bites. If you suspect you have a flea bite, Dr. Rodney recommends cleaning the area well with soap and water. “Don’t scratch the area, which is easier said than done,” she ...

Flea bites and bedbug bites are both treated topically, but there are some differences. ... If your bites become infected, your doctor can prescribe antibiotics or other medication.

Infected fleas transmit this through flea poop, which usually enters the skin when you scratch a flea bite. Symptoms include a headache, joint/muscle pain, a fever/chills, and nausea/vomiting. Cat ...

The flea bite had also caused tissue death in both his hands and feet. ... Murine typhus is transmitted to people by infected animals like rats, cats, or opossums.

Experts say informed action can be the difference between a simple, itchy nuisance and a major medical emergency ...

Becoming a meal for a hungry flea probably isn’t on your to-do list, but flea bites can and do happen to humans. But, many people have no idea what flea bites actually look like. Here’s the ...

If you suspect that a bite wound is infected, he recommends that you see a doctor—you may need antibiotics. ... How can you tell flea bites from mosquito bites? It can be tough.