Bed bugs may be small, but their medical impact is significant. Their saliva causes itchy red patches, allergic reactions, and, when scratched, causes a secondary skin infections.
Repeated nighttime bites disrupt sleep, leading to fatigue, anxiety, and heightened stress, especially in vulnerable individuals.
While they don’t transmit diseases, the combination of skin irritation, psychological strain and household spread makes them a real public health concern.
Tiny pests, big consequences.
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