Title of article
Dermatitis caused by Ctenocephalides felis (cat flea) in human
Author/Authors
Youssefi Mohammad Reza نويسنده Department of Pathobiology, Islamic Azad University, Babol Branch, Babol, Iran , Ahmadpour Ehsan نويسنده Toxoplasmosis Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, IR Iran , Rahimi Mohammad Taghi نويسنده Department of Parasitology, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Mazandaran, IR Iran , Ebrahimpor Soheil نويسنده , Rezaei Mojtaba نويسنده , Rakhshanpour Arash نويسنده
Pages
3
From page
248
To page
250
Abstract
Abstract Background: Human infestation to ectoparasites such as ticks,
lice, cimex, fleas, mites and others agents may result in intensive allergic
reaction with symptoms of itching, skin infection and severe irritation. In
this case report, we present a case of dermatitis caused by cat flea. Case presentation: A three-member family referred to dermatology clinic
in Babol due to dermal complications. They complained of irritation and
the unrest caused by intense itching. Samples of tiny live insects were detected
from their clothing which was recognized as C. felis (cat flea). Conclusion: This report highlights the importance of ectoparasites
causing dermatitis.
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2014
Record number
2411491
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