Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I think i have flea bites. how do i know if i have picked up a disease from them?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Most of the time: They are an annoyance, however fleas can carry tapeworms & murine typhus. In some parts of the world to include the southwestern United States they can carry a bacteria called yersinia pestis which can cause bubonic plague.
Answered 3/18/2017
4.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
2 year old son has red hot bumps on palms, bumps on arms, ankles & a couple on his side, flea bites? Hfm disease? Chicken pox? How to tell difference?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Ideas? What mosquito/flea disease causes jaw tightness?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I think I may have flea bites, but not sure what nasty diseases are transmitted by dog or cat fleas in the u.S.?
Been dealing with fleas for many months and my bites have been large and been blistering. Should i get tested for any diseases?
30-40 flea bites. Got completely rid of the fleas in the house 100% but new bumps are forming. Is it possible i could've gotten a disease from it?
What is the difference between flea bites and celiac disease rash?
My4yr old has flu& got bit by my landlords pets fleas now has rash started as rings now pink blotches on thighs could be reaction or disease from flea?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
