Question 1

been dealing with fleas for many months and my bites have been large and been blistering. should i get tested for any diseases?

Accepted Answer

See a Dermatologist: Blistering bites can be caused by many things.  If you are certain it is fleas, then take the appropriate action with pest control.  However, i would suggest seeing a dermatologist to have the blisters evaluated and treated.  That way you can make sure the blisters are, in fact, from fleas and not something else. Good luck to you.

Question 2

what diseases can i get in the gym from using weights with other peoples sweat?

Accepted Answer

Diseases from sweat: I don't know of any diseases you can get from coming in contact with sweat.

Question 3

i think i may have flea bites, but not sure what nasty diseases are transmitted by dog or cat fleas in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

None (OK maybe one): No nasty diseases. Common bacteria can enter through breaks in the skin and cause infection(impetigo and cellulitis). Avoid scratching as that can introduce the bacteria. Oral antihistamines (Benadryl) and topical corticosteroids (cortisone) are helpful. If you live in rural New Mexico, Arizona, CA or Colorado there are rare cases of plague from infected rodent flea bites(squirrels, prairie dogs).

Question 4

touching other people's blood; what diseases can you get in the u.s.?

Accepted Answer

Bloodborne Disease: Blood born diseases include but are not limited to hiv, hepatitis b and hepatitis c. Wearing safety equipment like gloves is very important if you believe you may be exposed to blood at your job.

Question 5

my boyfriend has a rat or mouse living in his house; what are the diseases he can catch from it? can i get sick from kissing him if hes ill now?

Accepted Answer

Caution please: Many diseases can be spread this way such as Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome, Hemorrhagic Fever with Renal Syndrome, and Lassa Fever. Direct person to person spread of these diseases is possible. Please advise your boyfriend to get a professional exterminator help him get rid of the rodent. And I suggest you both have general medical exams at a clinic. I wish you well with your health!

Question 6

what diseases can you get from mosquitos?

Accepted Answer

Many: Best to look it up as the list is long.  It includes several types of  malaria, zika, chickungunya, several types of encephalitis, dengue,  yellow fever and many others.

Question 7

can i get fleas from my cat?

Accepted Answer

Fleas: Yes, and also from any carrier in close proximity to you.

Question 8

can people get lafora disease?

Accepted Answer

Lafora disease: Lafora Disease can occur in dogs. Looks like Lafora body disease can occur in humans.  See:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22961547

Question 9

does paget's disease get worse?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: But paget's disease of bone is often self-limited. On the other hand, paget's disease of the breast can certainly get worse!

Question 10

how do people get celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Genetics; eat gluten: Celiac disease (gluten allergy) occurs in a person who may have a genetic tendency to react abnormally to gluten (a protein in wheat, barley, and rye). Something causes his immune system to over-react to gluten. Later, when he eats foods containing gluten, his immune system reacts with the intestine that is digesting the gluten, and causes intestinal damage, abnormal digestion, plus malabsorption.

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Been dealing with fleas for many months and my bites have been large and been blistering. should i get tested for any diseases?

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What diseases can i get in the gym from using weights with other peoples sweat?

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I think i may have flea bites, but not sure what nasty diseases are transmitted by dog or cat fleas in the u.s.?

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Touching other people's blood; what diseases can you get in the u.s.?

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My boyfriend has a rat or mouse living in his house; what are the diseases he can catch from it? can i get sick from kissing him if hes ill now?

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