Fleas are small insects which almost all mammals have. They live on the animals during warm days and appear from the September until the end of October, i.e., the period after nesting of animals and prior to the mating season. Fleas on animals cause harm to their health though they usually do not kill them; flea bites can make an animal sick, especially in winter, when fur thickness reduces blood circulation near skin. Flea-borne diseases are zoonotic pathogens that are transmitted by fleas. Several species of fleas feed on humans as well as other mammals, but the primary vector of most known human pathogenic species is the cat flea.
Human Diseases From Fleas
In the United States, some fleas carry pathogens that can cause human disease, including:
- Plague — most commonly transmitted to humans in the United States by infected ground squirrel fleas, Oropsylla montana, and globally by infected Oriental rat fleas, Xenopsylla cheopis. Also, may be transmitted by improperly handling an animal infected with plague bacteria. Most U.S. cases occur in rural areas of the western United States.
- Flea-borne (murine) typhus — transmitted to people by infected cat fleas, Ctenocephalides felis, infected Oriental rat fleas, Xenospylla cheopis, or their feces (poop; also called “flea dirt”). Most cases in the United States are reported from California, Texas, and Hawaii.
- Cat scratch disease (CSD) — transmitted to humans most often after a scratch from a domestic or feral cat that has been infected by a Ctenocephalides felis flea, or through flea feces (poop; also called “flea dirt”) being inoculated through a cat scratch. CSD occurs wherever cats and fleas are found.
- Fleaborne parasites, such as tapeworms can spread to people and animals if they accidentally swallow an infected flea. Small children are at a higher risk than adults, as they may spend more time close to the floor and carpeted areas where fleas are found. Most infected people will not show symptoms and will not know they are carrying tapeworms.
Human Diseases From Fleas
Fleas are a major problem for humans, especially for people with allergies. They cause a lot of problems for people and animals who have them.
Fleas are the most common parasite of dogs and cats, but they can also be found in other animals such as birds, rats, mice, squirrels and rabbits. They feed on the blood of their host and can cause irritation to the skin around where they bite. They also carry diseases that can be transmitted to humans through bites or contact with flea feces.
Some of these diseases include typhus, murine typhus fever, cat scratch disease and plague. These diseases are spread through flea feces which can be found on many surfaces like floors or furniture where pets sit during the day or sleep at night.
If you notice that there is an infestation of fleas in your home or yard then it is important to take action immediately because they can multiply very quickly once they have established themselves in an area where there are no predators keeping their numbers down (such as cats).
List Of Human Diseases From Fleas
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- KILLS & REPELS. A flea and tick preventative and a treatment, this pest-repellent spray is powered by natural essential oils and protects your pets and family.
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- Kill FLEAS, FLEA EGGS, AND TICKS – The Vet’s Flea and Tick Easy Spray for Dogs and Home kills fleas, flea larvae, flea eggs, ticks and mosquitoes by contact.
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- 6-month supply of advantage II topical large cat flea prevention
- Easy-to-apply and pre-measured flea treatment application tubes, fragrance-free and waterproof after 24 hours
- Advantage II large cat flea prevention kills fleas through contact, meaning fleas don’t have to bite your cat in order to die.Avoid contact with eyes or clothing
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