A member asked:

We had problems with bed bugs not to long ago, and i was wondering what can be use for bites and do they give infections where you have to take antibi?

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Dr. Mazen Kherallah answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

None: Bed bugs are not known to spread disease. Bed bugs can be an annoyance because their presence may cause itching and loss of sleep. Sometimes the itching can lead to excessive scratching that can sometimes increase the chance of a secondary skin infection. No specific treatment, just avoid scratching the area and apply antiseptic creams or lotions and take an antihistamine.

Answered 2/28/2016

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