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What is the definition or description of: silverfish allergy?
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Silverfish allergy: Silverfish -12 to 19 mm long wi 6 legs. Their jaws are too weak to bite people or animals but can damage cellulose (fabric, paper). They carry no known diseases. Their molted skin can attracts dust which may trigger allergies (ie. 1 study suggested it triggered breathing problems in people wi indoor allergens).
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