Bed bug bites are wholly responsible for the rash of bed bug infestations. The evidence is irrefutable. The most common question I am asked is “what do bed bug bites look and feel like?” There’s a good reason for that: Bed bugs were relatively unheard of until a few years ago when they seemingly appeared out of nowhere, spreading like wildfire across the United States. Bed bug bites have left a rash of red marks on the skin of its human hosts. It is this rash that gives it its infamous name. The rashes caused by a bed bug bite are indistinguishable from most other allergic reactions to bugs such as mosquitoes or fleas. These bites are basically like any other bug bite, but their severity increases in direct relation to the amount of exposure you have to these blood-sucking parasites.

Bed Bug Effects On Humans

Bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases.

Bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases. However, in the past, they were thought to be a carrier of plague! This assumption was based on the fact that several people living in close proximity to one another had contracted what seemed like a mysterious illness. After some time and investigation, however, it was revealed that they had all been infected with bed bug bites. However, even this theory has long since been debunked by scientists. Bed bugs are not known to transmit anything other than their own DNA if they happen to bite you while you’re sleeping—and even that’s unlikely because they don’t drink blood; they take it from us while we’re sleeping or otherwise incapacitated (which is why we often don’t notice them until after we’ve been bitten).

Bed bugs aren’t known for spreading disease at all; rather, humans spread them!

The effects of bed bug bites can vary greatly. Some people have no reaction whatsoever to being bitten while others have severe reactions.

The reactions that people have to bed bug bites can vary greatly. Some people have no reaction whatsoever to being bitten, while others will have severe reactions.

Some people may even experience an allergic reaction to the bites or their saliva. If this is the case, you should seek medical attention immediately if you are bitten by a bed bug or find that you are having any symptoms of an allergic reaction after being bitten by one.

Symptoms of bed bug bites include:

Bed bugs are small brownish mottled insects that feed on human blood. The bites can cause rashes, welts and itchiness. In rare cases, bed bug bites may cause an allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis.

• Rash: Most people bitten by bed bugs don’t show any signs of rash; however, some people develop red bumps where they were bitten.
• Itchy red welts: When you’re exposed to a bed bug’s saliva, it can cause itching around the bite area that lasts for up to several days after the initial bite occurred. Some people also experience a larger area of swelling that may include other areas around their body where they weren’t bitten by a bed bug at all (for example, if they were sitting next to someone who had been bitten). Bed bug bites also sometimes appear like clusters of mosquito bites or chicken pox spots due to all the scratching and itching associated with them—so if you’ve been sleeping in dirty sheets for awhile and then suddenly start noticing these things happening after spending time away from home away from those dirty sheets (like visiting another city), there’s a good chance those “new” symptoms could actually be related back again with something else entirely different instead.”

Not everyone has a reaction to bed bug bites; however, if someone has been exposed to bed bugs multiple times, they may begin to develop an allergic reaction.

As previously mentioned, not everyone has a reaction to bed bug bites. However, if someone has been exposed to bed bugs multiple times, they may begin to develop an allergy.

If you suspect that you are allergic to the saliva of a bed bug, see your doctor right away. The following symptoms may be present:

• Swollen lymph nodes (glands) in your neck or armpits
• Wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Itching and welts on your skin

If a person is bitten and develops an allergic response, the bite site may become inflamed or cause swelling.

If a person is bitten and develops an allergic response, the bite site may become inflamed or cause swelling. The affected area can be itchy, red, and tender. Initial symptoms can appear within minutes of the bite, but hives are usually not present for more than 24 hours. Swelling can last up to two days after being bitten by a bed bug.

If your skin has been bitten by a bed bug and you develop hives (also known as urticaria), you should see your doctor immediately. Hives are caused by histamines that are released in response to an allergen; they will not spread or worsen if left untreated.

In extreme cases, anaphylaxis can occur and require emergency medical treatment.

Severe reactions in some people can include anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction that can be life-threatening. If you suspect anaphylaxis may be occurring, seek emergency medical treatment immediately. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include:

• difficulty breathing
• wheezing or shortness of breath
• hives or itching
• swelling around the eyes, lips and throat (angioedema)

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms after insect bites or stings, call 911 or go immediately to the nearest hospital emergency room for care.

Bed bugs don’t transmit disease but a few people will be allergic

Bed bugs don’t transmit disease. However, some people will have allergies to them and experience reactions like swelling or itching at the bite site. Anaphylaxis is rare but possible, so if you know that you’re allergic to bed bugs, it’s best to seek medical attention if you are bitten by one.