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Bedbug Bites Definition
Common names:
  • Bedbug Bites
  • Insect Bite (bedbugs)
Bedbugs are a reddish-brown insect that is no more than about 0.5 cm in length. Images

Bedbugs do not spread disease to humans, but can cause bites that appear as itchy, red bumps in the skin. Some people may have more of an allergic reaction to the bites causing a rash that looks like hives.

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Last Updated: Sep 13, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MDJohn H. Beckett, MDD. Scott Gettings, MD
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