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Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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cimex lectularius

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Arthropods living in human dwellings. They live in the cracks of flats, wallpaper etc., fall on people at night to suck blood. Suction 3-5 min.; due to anaesthetic substances in the saliva, the stings are not noticed during sleep; like fleas, bugs also sting several times; clinically typical are row stings. S.a. Cimicosis.

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5-8 mm large, temporary nocturnal human ectoparasite.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer