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  2. Rickettsialpox - Wikipedia

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    Rickettsialpox is a mite-borne infectious illness caused by bacteria of the genus Rickettsia (Rickettsia akari). [1] Physician Robert Huebner and self-trained entomologist Charles Pomerantz played major roles in identifying the cause of the disease after an outbreak in 1946 in a New York City apartment complex, documented in "The Alerting of Mr. Pomerantz," an article by medical writer Berton ...

  3. Medical entomology - Wikipedia

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    They can parasitize, bite, sting, cause allergic reactions, and/or vector disease to humans. It can be impossible to know the full impact that insects and other arthropods have on human health. Medical entomologists worldwide are working to combat the known effects in order to improve public health.

  4. Arthropod bites and stings - Wikipedia

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    A bite is defined as coming from the mouthparts of the arthropod. The bite consists of both the bite wound and the saliva. The saliva of the arthropod may contain anticoagulants, as in insects and arachnids which feed from blood. Feeding bites may also contain anaesthetic, to prevent the bite from being felt.

  5. These Pictures Will Help You ID the Most Common Bug Bites and ...

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    Whether you first notice a sharp pinch, a nagging itch, or a painful sting, discovering a brand-new bug bite—sometimes instantly, but often only days later—is no fun. Some ache, some beg to be ...

  6. 11 common bug bites — and photos to help you identify them

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    Here are some of the mot common bug, insect and spider bites you might be dealing with — and insect bite pictures to help you figure out which bug is responsible. Tick bites Bull's eye rash (TODAY)

  7. Disease vector - Wikipedia

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    Onchocerca force their own way out of the insect's head into the pool of blood. [8] [9] Triatomine bugs are responsible for the transmission of a trypanosome, Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes Chagas disease. The Triatomine bugs defecate during feeding and the excrement contains the parasites, which are accidentally smeared into the open wound by ...

  8. Here’s How to Tell the Difference Between a Chigger Bite and ...

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    Chigger and bed bug bite symptoms. Chigger and bed bug bites are very itchy, but the bites rarely pose serious health issues—unless you scratch too much and the bite gets infected.

  9. Wikipedia : WikiProject Medicine/Offline App

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    Offline Medical Wikipedia is a mobile app providing offline access to Wikipedia's health content. Built on Kiwix and supported by Wiki Project Med Foundation and Wikimedia Switzerland, the app is available for android, iOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is available in several languages. The app includes medicine, anatomy, medication, and ...