Dermatol. praxi. 2013;7(3):136-138

Bed bug - is there an epidemic?

MUDr.Jaromíra Janků
Kožní oddělení Masarykovy nemocnice v Ústí nad Labem

Bed bug bites is a disease caused by bed bug infestation. The common bed bug is (Cimex lectuarius), which incidence increses in connection

with high population movement and increasing resistance to insecticides. The author describes two cases of bed bug infestation.

Keywords: bed bug, therapy, prevention

Published: November 1, 2013  Show citation

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