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  1. Bedbugs - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Bedbug bites When to see a doctor
      If you experience allergic reactions or severe skin reactions to bedbug bites, see your health care provider for professional treatm… See more

    Causes

    Where do they hide?
    Bedbug infestations usually occur around or near where people sleep. … See more

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    Risk factors

    You're at risk of bites from bedbugs if you're in places where people come and go often, such as apartment buildings, dorm rooms, homeless shelters, hotels, cruise ships, train… See more

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    Prevention

    •Cover up. Bedbugs don't tend to burrow under clothing. So you may be able to avoid bites by wearing pajamas that cover as much skin as possible.
    •Inspect se… See more

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  1. What to know

    • Bed bugs are not known to spread diseases to people.
    • Bites can cause itching, loss of sleep, and, rarely, allergic reactions.
    • Prevent bed bugs by regularly looking for signs of infestation.
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