Cat fleas

Trish Coyne · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 12:57 pm Post subject: Cat fleas

can cat fleas affect humans? are there diseases we we can catch through fleas?

Susie Lefler · Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2008 1:12 pm Post subject:

says in wikipedia cat flea is among the most abundant fleas in the world! creepy!

anyway, regarding your question.. yes, there are diseases that can be caught by humans through cat fleas namely murine typhus and Bartonella.

Isabella Valencia · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 7:58 am Post subject:

murine typhus can, initially, be caught from rats but cats can be carriers of this disease, too. i say don't wait for this to happen! prevent this disease by making sure that your cat is flea-free. there are dozens of products here in petshed that can help you with that. Very Happy

Regina McKee · Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject:

i read somewhere that cat fleas can transmit infections/diseases to humans such as Bartonella, the tapeworm Dipylidium caninum, and murine typhus.

Adam Carr · Skin mite Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 20

if i remember it right, fleas were held responsible for the bubonic plague that struck europe during the middle ages, 25 million peopl died which made medieval men thought they were cursed.

Amelia Bowman · Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject: Re: bubonic plague

Susie Lefler · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:11 pm Post subject:

actually, there are isolated cases of "black plague" in our modern times. however, these cases mostly occurred in underdeveloped places, so unless you're living in a remote farm country, the chances of you getting the plague from fleas is very slim.

Trish Coyne · Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 1:15 pm Post subject:

so, this pest is really dangerous! what first aid can i use if i get bitten by fleas?

Libby Bowen · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 6:47 am Post subject:

well, this is what i do when bitten by a flea. wash the bite with warm water and antiseptic soap. apply cold compress to reduce swelling. use calamine lotion to stop itching. see a doctor if the bite worsens.

Ruben Swingler · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:20 am Post subject:

minimize scratching, though it may be itching Smile

Harvey Simmons · Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 12:31 pm Post subject:

Yes, fleas can cause diseases in humans, too -- like Lyme disease, for example. Other diseases you can get from fleas include Pruritus, Flea Allergy Dermatitis (FAD), Tapeworm (Dipylidium caninum), and Anemia.

Ruben, I'm sorry but your previous post is a little vague. Could you please elaborate? Thanks! Smile

Regina McKee · Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:33 am Post subject:

Sofia Blackbern · Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:09 am Post subject:

thanks regina, nice first aid tip for flea bites. i'll take note of it! Smile