Nocturnal obligate blood parasites residing in furniture and bedding
5 to 7 mm oval, reddish brown, flat, wingless morphology
Microscopic evidence suggests a mature bed bug Cimex lectu...
Recent travel
Bed bug sighting; blood specks on sheets
New skin lesions in the morning
Intense pruritus, pain, or burning
Characteristic lesions are erythematous pruritic pap...
Treatment should address three areas: treatment of the skin; eradication of the infestation; and assessment for potential behavioral health consequences (1).
Most patients pr...
Not necessary as disease is self-limited
May need specific care in extreme cases or if anaphylactoid reactions
Consider behavioral health consultation depending on ...
S00.96XA Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified part of head, initial encounter
S10.96XA Insect bite of unspecified part of neck, initial encounter
S40.269A Insect bite (nonvenomous) of uns...
90% of infestations occur within 3 feet of bedding.
Wash bedding/clothing regularly in hot water and vacuum carpet daily or steam clean daily.
Inspect furniture, bedding, and luggage reg...
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