Cimex lectularius is a species of Cimicidae. Its primary hosts are humans, and it is one of the world's major "nuisance pests".
Although bed bugs can be infected with at least 28 human pathogens, no studies have found that the insects are capable of transmitting any of these to humans.[1] They have been found with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)[2] and with vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE), but the significance of this is still unknown.[3]
Investigations into potential transmission of HIV, MRSA, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and hepatitis E have not shown that bed bugs can spread these diseases. However, there is some evidence that arboviruses may be transmissible.[4]
Bed bug bites or cimicosis may lead to a range of skin manifestations from no visible effects to prominent blisters.[5] Effects include skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms.[6]
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cytogenetic methods and tissue suitability for the study of chromosomes in Cimexlectularius (Heteroptera, Cimicidae)". Comparative Cytogenetics. 10 (4): 731–752...
surge in interest since 2005, due to the resurgence of the bed bug, Cimexlectularius. There are many insects (and other arthropods) that affect human health...
essential oil of Tagetes patula L. (Asteraceae) on common bed bug Cimexlectularius L. And molecular docking of major compounds at the catalytic site...
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a 97.5% correct positive indication rate on identifying bed bugs (Cimexlectularius) and their eggs – with zero false positives – all while accurately...
(20 March 2017). "Susceptibility of insecticide-resistant bed bugs (Cimexlectularius) to infection by fungal biopesticide". Pest Management Science. 73...
Preliminary Report Showing Spinosad and Fluralaner Are Able to Incapacitate Cimexlectularius L., the Common Bed Bug". Cureus. 12 (4): e7529. doi:10.7759/cureus...
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irritans) Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis) Bedbug (Cimexlectularius) Cimexlectularius is an obligate parasite of humans. Testing a sample of a...
Sharififard M, Alizadeh I, Jahanifard E, Wang C, Azemi ME (December 2018). "Cimexlectularius under Laboratory Conditions". Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases...
vasodilation induced by NO to ensure their blood meal. These insects include Cimexlectularius (bed bug) and Rhodnius proxlixus (kissing bug). These insects deliver...
bites (Trombiculidae), bites from Cheyletiella mitesm, or bed bugs (Cimexlectularius).[citation needed] Many cases of gamasoidosis go unreported, suggesting...
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