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This photograph depicts a close view of a flea on a comb in an animal health clinic.

Fleas are small insects that survive by feeding on animal or human blood. Their bites can cause discomfort, itchiness, and irritation. Fleas can transmit germs that cause disease when they feed on hosts, or through their fecal contamination.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Ann Carpenter, DVM
Creation Date: 2024
Photo Credit: Ann Carpenter, DVM
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