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Hematophagous Ectoparasites of Cliff Swallows Invade a Hospital and Feed on Humans.
Beatty, Norman L; Klotz, Stephen A; Elliott, Sean P.
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  • Beatty NL; Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson.
  • Klotz SA; Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson.
  • Elliott SP; Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson.
Clin Infect Dis ; 65(12): 2119-2121, 2017 Nov 29.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29194525
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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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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Tick Infestations / Swallows / Ectoparasitic Infestations / Hospitals Limits: Animals / Humans Country/Region as subject: America do norte Language: En Journal: Clin Infect Dis Journal subject: DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS Year: 2017 Type: Article
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Tick Infestations / Swallows / Ectoparasitic Infestations / Hospitals Limits: Animals / Humans Country/Region as subject: America do norte Language: En Journal: Clin Infect Dis Journal subject: DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS Year: 2017 Type: Article