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What Do Bedbug Bites Look Like?

The Risks Of Bedbug Bites

For most people, bed bug bites are not dangerous, as they do not spread disease-carrying bacteria. However, others might be suffering from itchy and painful bites, and allergies or infection in some cases. Constant itch may also result in sleep deprivation and severe conditions, require medical attention.

Bedbugs are tiny insects that feed on blood from humans or animals. Over-the-counter treatments can help relieve itching and inflammation.

Bedbugs excrete anesthetic before feeding on people, so you won’t feel it when they bite you. It may take a few days to develop symptoms. 

According to Pest Control Technology, approximately 30 to 60% of people never develop a reaction to a bedbug bite. When symptoms do develop, the bites may be: 

Red and swollen, with a dark spot at the center of each bite (they may also look like a hive or welt) 

Arranged in lines or clusters, with multiple bites grouped together 

  • Itchy 
  • Burning 
  • Fluid-filled blisters 
  • You may also find blood stains on the sheets from scratchi.

Sratching bug bites can cause them to bleed or become infected. 

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