Abstract
The taxonomy, morphology, life history, and medical and veterinary significance of fleas are discussed. Important fleas that parasitize humans, pets, and livestock animals are documented. Flea-borne diseases including plague, murine typhus, cat scratch disease, cat flea rickettsiosis, and myxomatosis are detailed. Tungiasis and flea allergy dermatitis of humans, pets, and livestock are also discussed. The chapter concludes with an overview of methods used to prevent and control flea infestations and associated flea-borne diseases.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Medical and Veterinary Entomology |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Chapter | 10 |
| Pages | 145-169 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Edition | 3 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128140437 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 11 2018 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- General Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Keywords
- Cat flea rickettsiosis
- Cat scratch disease
- Flea allergy dermatitis
- Flea control
- Flea-borne diseases
- Fleas
- Medical importance
- Murine typhus
- Myxomatosis
- Plague
- Tungiasis
- Veterinary importance