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Hematophagous Ectoparasites of Cliff Swallows Invade a Hospital and Feed on Humans.

Norman L Beatty1, Stephen A Klotz1, Sean P Elliott2.   

Abstract

We describe a hospital infestation by 2 hematophagous ectoparasites of cliff swallows that nested in the window eaves. Breaks in window seals allowed entry of swallow ticks and swallow bugs. These pests emerged in large numbers in patient rooms, hallways, and stairwells; 17% of the ticks fed on humans.
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Keywords:  Argas cooleyi; Oeciacus vicarius; cliff swallow; hospital infestation; swallow tick

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Year:  2017        PMID： 29194525     DOI： 10.1093/cid/cix697

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Clin Infect Dis        ISSN： 1058-4838            Impact factor:   9.079


  2 in total

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Journal:  Front Vet Sci       Date:  2021-02-15

2.  Molecular and MALDI-TOF MS identification of swallow bugs Cimex hirundinis (Heteroptera: Cimicidae) and endosymbionts in France.

Authors:  Fatima Zohra Hamlili; Jean-Michel Bérenger; Adama Zan Diarra; Philippe Parola
Journal:  Parasit Vectors       Date:  2021-11-27       Impact factor: 3.876
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