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Could Regular Fleas Cause An Infection?
I have a question about this infection
I have seen about 18 doctors and residence PA, they took pictures of my son and still don't know for sure but the main infectious disease doctor said they are treating as this. My basic question is she never asked about fleas but did ask about tics, rats, bats, rabbits, traveling out of the country, beenaround someone ill, TB, I can go on and on with the list. Can this be contacted through regular fleas like on a dog...I was thinking maybe the dog doesn't have his shots and maybe been in contact with a infected rat perhaps. Please help me understand this infection more. And what bothers me even more - I never knew this name of the infection until a few days ago (my son was in the hospital feb11th. Please advise and information or advise would be helpful and appreciated
I have seen about 18 doctors and residence PA, they took pictures of my son and still don't know for sure but the main infectious disease doctor said they are treating as this. My basic question is she never asked about fleas but did ask about tics, rats, bats, rabbits, traveling out of the country, beenaround someone ill, TB, I can go on and on with the list. Can this be contacted through regular fleas like on a dog...I was thinking maybe the dog doesn't have his shots and maybe been in contact with a infected rat perhaps. Please help me understand this infection more. And what bothers me even more - I never knew this name of the infection until a few days ago (my son was in the hospital feb11th. Please advise and information or advise would be helpful and appreciated
Sat, 8 Mar 2014
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Welcome to HCM.
The diagnosis of your sons condition is not mentioned clearly in the query. Fleas can also cause infections which could be bacterial and parasitic. The doctors are trying to rule out infectious diseases caused by insect vectors called as arthropod borne diseases which are basically transmitted by insect bites. These infections are usually viral and present as fevers with rashes and can have variable symptoms ranging from body aches to joint pains. Please mention the details about symptoms.
Thanks.
Welcome to HCM.
The diagnosis of your sons condition is not mentioned clearly in the query. Fleas can also cause infections which could be bacterial and parasitic. The doctors are trying to rule out infectious diseases caused by insect vectors called as arthropod borne diseases which are basically transmitted by insect bites. These infections are usually viral and present as fevers with rashes and can have variable symptoms ranging from body aches to joint pains. Please mention the details about symptoms.
Thanks.
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