Q: Do you have any advice on getting rid of mites? A few of us at the museum where I work have been experiencing allergic reactions to bug bites. We had never seen a flea or trapped any insects in our ...
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Typhus Fevers Explained

Typhus fevers are a group of diseases caused by rickettsia bacteria infection. Typhus is transferred to humans by an infected animal. Typical carriers include fleas, mites, and lice. Although the ...
There are two different types of mange in dogs, demodectic and sarcoptic mites. Sarcoptic mange is caused by Sarcoptes scabei. It can effect dogs, cats, and humans. Demodectic mange in dogs is caused ...