Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Volume 5, Issue 4 (9-2014)
Caspian J Intern Med 2014, 5(4): 248-250 |
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Youssefi M R, Ebrahimpor S, Rezaei M, Ahmadpour E, Rakhshanpour A, Rahimi M T. Dermatitis caused by Ctenocephalides felis (cat flea) in human. Caspian J Intern Med 2014; 5 (4) :248-250
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Mohammad Reza Youssefi 
, Soheil Ebrahimpor , Mojtaba Rezaei , Ehsan Ahmadpour , Arash Rakhshanpour , Mohammad Taghi Rahimi *
, Soheil Ebrahimpor , Mojtaba Rezaei , Ehsan Ahmadpour , Arash Rakhshanpour , Mohammad Taghi Rahimi *
, drsoheil1503@yahoo.com
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Abstract
Background: Human infestation to ectoparasites such as ticks, lice, cimex, fleas, mites and others agents may result in intensive allergic reaction with symptoms of itching, skin infection and severe irritation. In this case report, we present a case of dermatitis caused by cat flea.
Case presentation: A three-member family referred to dermatology clinic in Babol due to dermal complications. They complained of irritation and the unrest caused by intense itching. Samples of tiny live insects were detected from their clothing which was recognized as C. felis (cat flea).
Conclusion: This report highlights the importance of ectoparasites causing dermatitis.
Type of Study: case report |
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Received: 2014/09/20 | Accepted: 2014/09/20 | Published: 2014/09/20
Received: 2014/09/20 | Accepted: 2014/09/20 | Published: 2014/09/20
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