Bedbug infestations recorded in Central Italy.
In summer 2003 two separate infestations due to the common bedbug (Cimex lectularius) occurred in Pisa, Italy. Cutaneous reaction was evident and one patient developed a severe bullous eruption. In both cases there was circumstantial evidence for association with international travel.
Masetti
Massimo
M
Dipartimento di Biologia, Università di Pisa, Via A. Volta 4, 56126 Pisa, Italy. mmasetti@biologia.unipi.it
Bruschi
Fabrizio
F
D000818:Animals; D001511:Bedbugs; D001512:Bedding and Linens; D002648:Child; D018153:Czech Republic; D004478:Ectoparasitic Infestations / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D007300:Insect Control; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009390:Nepal; D014195:Travel