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Bed Bugs Related Diseases & Conditions

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  • Rash The word "rash" means an outbreak of red bumps on the body. The way people use this term, "a rash" can refer to many different...learn more »
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    Rash Article
    • What are noninfectious, common rashes localized to a particular anatomical area?
    • How are common skin rashes diagnosed?
    • Scaly patches of skin produced by fungal or bacterial infection
    • Widely distributed rashes affecting large portions of the skin
    • What is the treatment for a rash?
    • Rashes At A Glance
  • Itching Itching can be a common problem. Itches can be localized or generalized. There are many causes of itching to include: infection...learn more »
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    Itching Article
    • Itching (itch) facts
    • What is an itch?
    • What causes itching?
    • Should I scratch the itch?
    • What are topical (external) itch treatments?
    • What are oral itch treatments?
    • When should the doctor be consulted for itching?
  • Ticks Ticks are known transmitters of disease to humans and animals. Tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted...learn more »
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    Ticks Article
    • What are ticks?
    • What are tick bite symptoms?
    • What diseases do ticks transmit (act as vectors) to humans?
    • How is a tick bite diagnosed?
    • What are the symptoms of diseases transmitted by ticks?
    • How is a tick bite treated?
    • How is a tick removed from the skin?
    • What is the prognosis (outlook) for people that get a tick bite?
    • How are bites from ticks prevented?
    • Where can I find more information about ticks?
    • Tick At A Glance
  • Spider Bites (Including Black Widow and Brown Recluse) The majority of spiders in the United States are harmless. Two exceptions include the black widow spider and the brown recluse...learn more »
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    Spider Bites (Including Black Widow and Brown Recluse) Article
    • Are spider bites dangerous?
    • What are the symptoms of spider bites?
    • Black widow spider bite symptoms (picture of black widow)
    • Brown recluse spider bite symptoms (picture of brown recluse spider)
    • What should you do if you are bitten by a spider?
    • What should you do if you are bitten by a black widow or brown recluse spider?
    • Spider Bites At A Glance
  • Sleep A number of vital tasks carried out during sleep help maintain good health and enable people to function at their best. Sleep...learn more »
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    Sleep Article
    • What is sleep?
    • What are the stages of sleep?
    • How much sleep does a person need?
    • Does the amount of sleep we need change as we age?
    • What are signs and symptoms of sleep deprivation?
    • What are and what causes sleep disorders?
    • How are sleep problems diagnosed?
    • How are sleep problems treated?
    • Sleep hygiene
    • Other therapies
    • Sleep aids (prescription and OTC)
    • Are sleep problems and disease related?
    • How can I get a good night's sleep?
  • Chagas Disease Chagas disease is an infection caused by the T. cruzi parasite. Symptoms of Chagas disease include rash, swollen lymph nodes,...learn more »
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    Chagas Disease Article
    • What is Chagas disease?
    • What is the history of Chagas disease?
    • What causes Chagas disease?
    • What are the symptoms and signs of Chagas disease?
    • How is Chagas disease diagnosed?
    • What is the treatment for Chagas disease?
    • Can transmission of Chagas disease be prevented with a vaccine?
    • What research is being done for Chagas disease?
    • Chagas Disease At A Glance