Flea-borne infections
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Background
- There are no fleas that are exclusive to humans
- The most common fleas that humans are exposed to are Pulex irritans (human flea), Ctenocephalides felis (cat flea), Ctenocephalides canis (dog flea), Xenopsylla cheopis (Oriental rat flea), Nosopsyllus fasciatus (northern rat flea), Echidnophaga gallinacea (sticktight flea), and Tunga penetrants (sand flea or jigger)
| Organism | Vector | Disease(s) | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartonella henselae | cat scratch disease, bacillary angiomatosis, endocarditis | Ctenocephalides felis | Worldwide |
| Rickettsia felis | flea-borne spotted fever | Ctenocephalides canis | |
| Rickettsia typhi | murine typhus | Xenopsylla cheopis and others | |
| Tunga penetrants | tungiasis | Tunga penetrants | |
| Yersinia pestis | plague | numerous rodent fleas |
Further Reading
- Fleas and flea-borne diseases. Int J Infect Dis. 2010;14(8);e667-e676. doi: 10.1016/j.ijid.2009.11.011
