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I had a roach biting a nail wound on my foot should i be alarmed?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Infestation: Your greatest concern is the size of your infestations. Roaches don't typically bite except in large infestations your risk from the bite is minimal.
Answered 8/4/2013
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Cockroach Bite: Cockroach bites are dangerous. Roaches carry all sorts of bacteria and can be a dangerous vector for infection. It is important to properly treat a cockroach bite as soon as it is discovered. Ideally, you should be able to avoid being bitten by a cockroach by following a few simple steps. Another important thing to know is that cockroach bites are avoidable, by getting rid of roaches.
Answered 8/4/2013
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