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Flea
Flea
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Alternative Names

Dog fleas; Siphonaptera


Symptoms
  • Hives
  • Itching (can be severe, and may be all over or just where the rash is located)
  • Rash with small bumps that itch and may bleed
    • Located on the armpit or fold of a joint (at the elbow, knee, or ankle)
    • The amount of skin affected increases over time (enlarging skin rash or lesion) or the rash spreads to other areas
    • When pressed the area turns white (blanches to touch)
  • Skin folds, such as under the breasts or in the groin may be affected (intertrigo)
  • Swelling only around a sore or injury

Note: Symptoms often begin suddenly (within hours).


Signs and tests

No testing is necessary.



Review Date: 10/28/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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