Did you know that working with bedbugs can be detrimental to your health? Bedbugs are a major nuisance around the globe. Being constantly pestered by these tiny critters, most of us simply cannot work efficiently. Even worse, bedbugs can cause heath problems. So, how do bedbugs affect human health? I’ll discuss the answers in this article along with tips on how to remove them from your home or workplace. Bed bugs are an on-going concern with many people being bitten during the night yet not having a clue what it was that bit them. Bed Bug Infestations are arguably one of the least talked about health hazards out there which makes it all the more important that we raise awareness of bed bug infestation signs and treatment. Bed bugs are small, oval-shaped parasitic insects of the family Cimicidae, and they have the potential to infect humans and bite them anywhere on their body. It’s true that bed bugs have not been reported to spread deadly diseases and viruses, but there are still many negative health implications of a bed bug infestation…
Bed Bug Effect On Human Health
The medical impact of bed bugs on humans relates mainly to their bites.
Our knowledge of the medical impact of bed bugs on humans is limited, but we do know that most cases of bed bug infestations cause only minor skin irritation. Bed bug bites can cause an allergic reaction in some people, including inflammation and skin lesions. The medical community considers these reactions to be less severe than those caused by mosquitoes or fleas.
Bed bugs feed on blood from mammals as well as birds, reptiles and amphibians. When feeding on human hosts, they inject their saliva into the skin where it contains anesthetic and anticoagulant properties that are transmitted during a bite. Experiences vary from person to person; some people experience no symptoms at all while others may find their bites to be very painful with subsequent allergic reactions occurring weeks later when exposed again through another bite or close proximity with an active colony within wall voids home insulation etc…
The reason why some people have more severe reactions than others is not well understood but current research suggests that genetics play a role in determining how each individual reacts when bitten by a bed bug (including whether any long-term effects occur).
Bed bugs are known to flatten their bodies after feeding to escape detection.
Bed bugs are flat, brownish insects that feed on the blood of humans or animals. They are generally active at night and feed by piercing their victims with their needle-like mouthparts. After feeding, they return to their hiding places in cracks and crevices, using their bodies to flatten themselves so they can fit into narrow spaces (see image below). Bed bugs may also hide in other common furniture like dressers, night stands and chairs.
Bed bugs can survive for months without feeding but start looking for food again after about a month. They tend to live in groups of about five insects called “bed bug colonies” — though you often only see one or two at a time because they move around at night when we’re asleep — according to HealthLinkBC (the online health information website developed by BC provincial health authorities).
The HealthLinkBC website recommends taking steps such as sealing cracks around baseboards, floors and windows with caulking; putting all clothing into drawers instead of hanging it on hangers; keeping luggage off furniture and away from walls; vacuuming mattresses frequently; washing bedding weekly in hot water (130°F) followed by drying at high heat for 10 minutes; sealing upholstered furniture outdoors for one day before re-bringing them inside your home; placing wood items such as bookshelves outside during summer months when temperatures exceed 70°F during daylight hours (heat kills bedbugs); storing items away from walls where possible; inspecting clothing before wearing it again after being laundered or dry cleaned
Some people do not react adversely to bed bug bites and may not realize they have an infestation.
Some people do not react adversely to bed bug bites and may not realize they have an infestation. However, some people can be allergic to the bite from the saliva that is injected when a bed bug feeds on human skin. The reaction can vary from minor irritation to severe swelling and hives.
Some people experience a rash at the site of the bite, whereas others itch for as long as several days after being bitten. Some patients report experiencing flu-like symptoms including fever, chills, body aches and fatigue following an infestation of these pests.
The reactions that occur in response to a bed bug’s bite depends largely on whether or not you are allergic to its saliva. If you are not allergic then your body will simply reject it as foreign matter and will try its best to get rid of it through various means such as scratching or applying alcohol swabs directly over where they bit you (which will remove their saliva).
Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can result in death without proper first aid treatment.
Anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction that can result in death without proper first aid treatment, is the most common cause of death due to insect stings or bites. Signs and symptoms include difficulty breathing; hives or welts; nausea; vomiting; dizziness or fainting; swelling of the throat, face and airways (angioedema); low blood pressure that causes lightheadedness or loss of consciousness (syncope); abdominal pain with nausea and vomiting (gastrointestinal symptoms).
Insect sting anaphylaxis can be treated with epinephrine injection 0.3 to 0.5 mg for adults, 0.15 mg for children ages 3-12 years old, and 0.1 mg for infants less than 7 months old per kilogram body weight if it is available at the scene where someone is having an allergic reaction from insect stings or bites. Epinephrine auto-injector devices are now widely used by health care professionals as well as patients at risk of experiencing severe allergic reactions from insect bites/stings because they are easy to use correctly every time by anyone who has been trained how to use them correctly every time by anyone who has been trained how to use them correctly every time by anyone who has been trained how to use them correctly every time by anyone who has been trained how
Bed bugs can cause severe medical issues and should be taken seriously.
Bed bugs can cause severe medical issues and should be taken seriously.
There are several ways that bed bugs can affect your health, including:
- Allergic reactions to the bites of bed bugs. People who do not react to insect bites may develop a reaction to bed bug bites.[1]
- Skin infections caused by scratching the bites.[2][3]
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