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I've been getting bit by bugs in the bedroom only. no signal/traces of bedbugs. i get a very itchy red rash that swells up and is very painful. help! ?

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Dr. Tara Passow answered

Sounds suspicious: Sure sounds like it could be bed bugs. They can be hard to find -- sometimes in seam of mattress or other obscure places. Flea bites would also be possible, especially if a pet sleeps in the bedroom.

Answered 1/17/2015

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A member asked:

I've been getting bit by bugs in the bedroom only. no signal/traces of bedbugs. i get a very itchy red rash that swells up and is very painful. help! ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tara Passow answered

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