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Cat Flea Infestation in a Hospital: A Case Report

  • Leelavathi, Muthupalaniappen (Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) ;
  • Norhayati, Moktar (Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) ;
  • Lee, Yin Yin (Dermatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya)
  • Received : 2011.12.09
  • Accepted : 2012.01.07
  • Published : 2012.03.30
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Abstract

Cat flea bite in humans results in extremely pruritic skin lesions. It has been reported to occur among those living in domiciliary accommodation. However, nosocomial infestation with cat flea has not been reported. We hereby report a case of nosocomial infestation of cat flea in a hospital facility. Identification of the parasite, its appropriate eradication, and adequate medical management of the patients resulted in a satisfactory outcome.

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