Dermatitis caused by Ctenocephalides felis (cat flea) in human

BACKGROUNDHuman infestation to ectoparasites such as ticks, lice, cimex, fleas, mites and others agents may result in intensive allergic reaction with symptoms of itching, skin infection and severe irritation. In this case report, we present a case of dermatitis caused by cat flea.CASE PRESENTATIONA...

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Published inCaspian journal of internal medicine Vol. 5; no. 4; pp. 248 - 250
Main Authors Youssefi, Mohammad Reza, Ebrahimpour, Soheil, Rezaei, Mojtaba, Ahmadpour, Ehsan, Rakhshanpour, Arash, Rahimi, Mohammad Taghi
Format Report
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2014
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Summary:BACKGROUNDHuman infestation to ectoparasites such as ticks, lice, cimex, fleas, mites and others agents may result in intensive allergic reaction with symptoms of itching, skin infection and severe irritation. In this case report, we present a case of dermatitis caused by cat flea.CASE PRESENTATIONA three-member family referred to dermatology clinic in Babol due to dermal complications. They complained of irritation and the unrest caused by intense itching. Samples of tiny live insects were detected from their clothing which was recognized as C. felis (cat flea).CONCLUSIONThis report highlights the importance of ectoparasites causing dermatitis.
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ISSN:2008-6164