title: Bed bugs in healthcare settings.
abstract: Infestations caused by bed bugs have resurfaced during the past decade across all continents. Even though bed bugs primarily cause skin manifestations in humans, a major stigma is placed upon people or institutions found to carry them. It is important for healthcare facilities to be prepared for this pest by implementing policies, carefully selecting materials used for hospital furniture, and educating providers on early identification and control.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, Florida, USA. smunozprice@med.miami.edu
authors.forename: L Silvia
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: Munoz-Price
authors.forename: Nasia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Safdar
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Beier
authors.forename: Stephen L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Doggett
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001511:Bedbugs; D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000469:parasitology*; D006268:Health Facilities; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000469:parasitology / Q000517:prevention & control; D007303:Insect Vectors; D010571:Pest Control / Q000379:methods*