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08-09-2005, 11:00 PM
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Bedbugs/Sand Fleas
Hello all,
Recently returned from a trip to the DR (POP area), which was almost perfect except for some sandflea bites... Two weeks later, my legs are still itchy (maybe its because im thinking about it??)
I never thought of it until now but today in the paper, there was an article about how it is possible to bring bedbugs and sandfleas home with you from a trip (in your luggage, clothes, etc)... Has this ever happened to anyone? Does anyone have any suggestions for determining if this happened to me?
I have been itching non stop since I read that article,grrrr..open to suggestions.
Last edited by Natash; 08-10-2005 at 12:12 AM..
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08-09-2005, 11:12 PM
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hasta la tambora
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08-09-2005, 11:33 PM
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already ruled out
Hello,
my doc said it would take much longer for the irritation to begin, so I am not at risk...
Your link agrees:
For a person who has never been infested with scabies, symptoms may take 4-6 weeks to begin.
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08-09-2005, 11:48 PM
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hasta la tambora
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I am sure The Vet can dip you!
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08-10-2005, 02:13 AM
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I would suggest you thoroughly wash any clothing and towels that you had on your trip before putting it back with all your other clothes. Hot water with bleach for the whites and warm water for your darks. Also i'd leave my luggage outside and give that a good cleaning before bringing it into my house. These things should pretty much take care of any of the little buggers that caught a flight home with you and your luggage.
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08-10-2005, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Natash
Hello all,
Recently returned from a trip to the DR (POP area), which was almost perfect except for some sandflea bites... Two weeks later, my legs are still itchy (maybe its because im thinking about it??)
I never thought of it until now but today in the paper, there was an article about how it is possible to bring bedbugs and sandfleas home with you from a trip (in your luggage, clothes, etc)... Has this ever happened to anyone? Does anyone have any suggestions for determining if this happened to me?
I have been itching non stop since I read that article,grrrr..open to suggestions.
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where did you stay? name the hotel..so that we can give a heads up to the next guy.
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08-10-2005, 09:27 AM
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I have stayed at 3 different resorts in POP, and the first 2 hotels I cam back with sand flea bites. The 3rd hotel I didn't come back with any. The difference was that I did not go to the beach for the beach parties at night at the 3rd hotel. The fleas apparently come out at night the most. Get some cortisone cream and make sure that you wash everything, including your shoes, in hot soapy water.
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08-10-2005, 10:08 AM
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hasta la tambora
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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When the OP wakes up and realizes that "Sarcoptes scabiei" (Scabies) can be caught from hotel towels/linens not laundered properly, she will stop itching!
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08-10-2005, 10:20 AM
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I am betting that
she was bitten (eaten alive more likely) by the famous "no-see-'ems" or what we call "mimis"......they leave a little red dot in the middle of their bite. Itch like he!! the next day or so...
HB 
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08-10-2005, 10:23 AM
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hasta la tambora
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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Hillbilly perhaps, you do not itch for weeks after your vacation from NO-SEE-UMS.
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