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Study Finds Bed Bugs Capable of Transmitting Chagas Disease

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FAIRFAX, Va. (December 1, 2014) Bed bugs are one of the most hated and difficult to control pests in the United States, but until recently, it was thought that they were merely a nuisance, incapable of transmitting any diseases to humans. However, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania, it might be possible for bed bugs to serve as vectors for Chagas disease, a potentially fatal illness affecting millions in Central and South America, along with 300,000 in the U.S.

Chagas disease is typically spread by the kissing bug, a close cousin of the bed bug. They transmit Chagas disease through a parasite that lives in their fecal matter. Kissing bugs defecate while they feed on humans, allowing the parasite to enter through the bite wound. Chagas disease often shows no symptoms until many years after infection, but can eventually lead to fatal heart disease.

The bed bug researchers conducted experiments in which bed bugs infected with the Chagas disease parasite fed off un-infected mice, and un-infected bed bugs fed off of infected mice. In both cases, transmission of the parasite occurred to the initially un-infected subjects. Bed bugs also defecate while they feed, and researchers found that mice were able to pick up the parasite when small open wounds came in to contact with infected bed bug feces.

This research sounds alarming, but more research is necessary to find out whether bed bugs in the U.S. are already infected with the parasite and how likely infection is to occur between bed bugs and humans outside of the laboratory environment. For now, the best course of action is to take steps to prevent contact with bed bugs, especially while traveling.

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How to Know if You Have Bed Bug Bites – TripSavvy

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Bed Bug Bites

Bed bugs are a traveler's nightmare. They can be picked up in hotel rooms, leaving red itchy bumps and possibly rashes to ruin your vacation. Or even worse: If you accidentally bring them back with you, they could infect your whole house. To prevent a plague of bed bugs, here are some tips on what to check while you're on the road and how to determine the symptoms of bed bug bites.

Toavoid getting bed bugs while traveling, make sure to inspect the mattress and sheets on the hotel beds, especially near the seams, mattress tags, and box spring. If you see any rust stains, dark spots, or pale yellow patches, this could be a sign of bed bugs. Also, never put your suitcase on the bed itself or you couldbring them homeafter your vacation. Most hotels provide a luggage rack, which is much wiser to use.

Bed bug bites typically appear in groups of three, called the "breakfast, lunch, and dinner" pattern. Each victim's reaction to bed bug bites is unique. Some may have a slight reddening of the skin. Others may have a more severe reaction, causing a raised, itchy rash. A raised rash may obscure the individual bites, making it challenging to identify. Sometimes, bites and lesions can throb and become very painful for days after the bugs bit you.

As a precaution, you can steam, vacuum, and spray rubbing alcohol all over your mattress and box springs. It's also recommended to steam, wash, and dry all the bed linens using hot water and bleach. To clean out your suitcase, spray rubbing alcohol over the luggage, both inside and out. Then, finish the job by vacuumed your bedroom thoroughly.

If you believe that you found traces of bed bugs, immediately cover the mattresses and box springs with plastic mattress covers. In worst case scenarios, you'll need to hire an exterminator to come inspect your home.

If you got bit by bed bugs, use ice packs to relieve the swelling and itchiness. Go to the doctor if symptoms persist. They will usually prescribe you a dose of antihistamines and antibiotics. Additionally, they may instruct you to bathe multiple times a day and apply a special cream to the rash.

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