Causes
The sources of insect bites are vast and vary according to location.
Common sources include:
- domestic pets - dogs and cats are potential carriers of fleas, Cheyletiella, and sarcoptic mange (animal scabies)
- birds may carry fleas and mites
- bedding, soft furnishings - potential source of bed bugs and fleas
- garden - fleas other biting insects
- travel - exposure to ticks, mosquitoes, sandflies
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