Parasites, Hosts and Diseases

"Yin Yin Lee"

Case Report

Cat Flea Infestation in a Hospital: A Case Report: Muthupalaniappen Leelavathi, Moktar Norhayati, Yin Yin Lee; Korean J Parasitol 2012;50(1):79-82.
Published online March 6, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3347/kjp.2012.50.1.79

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Cat flea bite in humans results in extremely pruritic skin lesions. It has been reported to occur among those living in domiciliary accommodation. However, nosocomial infestation with cat flea has not been reported. We hereby report a case of nosocomial infestation of cat flea in a hospital facility. Identification of the parasite, its appropriate eradication, and adequate medical management of the patients resulted in a satisfactory outcome.

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