title: Dermatitis caused by Ctenocephalides felis (cat flea) in human.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Human infestation to ectoparasites such as ticks, lice, cimex, fleas, mites and others agents may result in intensive allergic reaction with symptoms of itching, skin infection and severe irritation. In this case report, we present a case of dermatitis caused by cat flea.
  
  
  METHODS
  A three-member family referred to dermatology clinic in Babol due to dermal complications. They complained of irritation and the unrest caused by intense itching. Samples of tiny live insects were detected from their clothing which was recognized as C. felis (cat flea).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This report highlights the importance of ectoparasites causing dermatitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Parasitology, Islamic Azad University, Babol Branch, Babol, Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad Reza
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Youssefi
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine Research Center, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol ,Iran.
authors.forename: Soheil
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ebrahimpour
authors.affiliation: Young Researchers Club, Islamic Azad University, Babol Branch, Iran.
authors.forename: Mojtaba
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rezaei
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
authors.forename: Ehsan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ahmadpour
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Parasitology and Mycology, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
authors.forename: Arash
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rakhshanpour
authors.affiliation: Young Researchers Club, Islamic Azad University, Babol Branch, Iran.
authors.forename: Mohammad Taghi
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Rahimi
keywords: Ctenocephalides felis; Dermatitis; Flea; Human; Iran; Skin