Do Fleas Kill You?
WouterFleas are very common pests that can be found on animals or humans. These creatures live on the skin of humans and can carry devastating diseases. They reproduce quickly and live under the skin of the host. There are over 2,000 species of fleas. Fleas are one of the leading causes of disease and death throughout history.
Fleas bite humans and pets, and they cause a lot of discomfort. The bites are red, itchy, and swollen. Flea saliva contains an anticoagulant, which helps increase blood flow in the skin. This reaction triggers an immune reaction in the human body, causing red, swollen skin. Fleas may also cause other injuries or infections to the person bitten by them.
Fleas can transmit some diseases, but they rarely stay on the human body. The parasites will lay eggs on animals, birds, and humans. Because humans don’t have fur or feathers, fleas are more likely to spread from animal areas to humans. If you have a pet, don’t bring its bed into your home to avoid transmitting fleas.
Fleas are small (1/16 inch long, or 16 mm), reddish-brown insects with flat bodies. They have long claws on their legs and flat bodies that allow them to easily move around their host’s hair. They are also armed with spines on their legs, back, and mouth. They can bite a human within 24 hours after being brought into their host’s environment.
