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How are fleas spread?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Flea transmission: Fleas are parasites that can be the vector for many diseases. They have no wings, so they can simply crawl onto your skin.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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