Flea-related dermatitis is one of the most common disease problems brought on by fleas. Cat scratch disease - Bartonella henselae in cats which is transmitted by cat fleas.
What is the most common disease caused by fleas?
Diseases transmitted by fleasBubonic plague. The most well-known flea transmitted disease is the Bubonic plague. ... Murine typhus. This is a rare disease in North America, but a few cases of Murine Typhus are reported each year and mostly originating in southwestern states. ... Tungiasis. ... Tularemia.
What disease do fleas have?
Flea-borne (murine) typhus — transmitted to people by infected cat fleas, Ctenocephalides felis, infected Oriental rat fleas, Xenospylla cheopis, or their feces (poop; also called “flea dirt”). Most cases in the United States are reported from California, Texas, and Hawaii.
What are the effects of fleas?
On occasion you may actually see tiny brown fleas moving quickly through your dog's haircoat. Your dog's constant scratching may lead to visible patches of hair loss and reddened, irritated skin. Fleas may also cause skin allergies and can transmit other parasites, such as tapeworms, to your dog.
How fleas can affect humans?
When a flea bites you, your body releases a chemical called “histamine” as a reaction to the saliva from the flea. Histamine causes a red, itchy bump to form at the location of the bite. If you scratch it, the bump may get bigger, and the itching will often get worse.
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