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Bed Bugs

Signs & Symptoms

 Linear erythematous papules on skin exposed during sleep
Note: 1 to 5 mm in size arranged in an irregular linear pattern
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/85132/Bed-bugs/Risk-Factors]
Blood stains on sheets
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/85132/Bed-bugs/Risk-Factors]
Ink dot-like spots on mattresses
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/85132/Bed-bugs/Risk-Factors]
History of exposure to individual with scabies (negative symptom)
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/85135/Bed-bugs/Differential-Diagnosis]

Physical Examination

 Linear erythematous papules on arms
Note: 1 to 5 mm in size arranged in an irregular linear pattern
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/85132/Bed-bugs/Risk-Factors]
Linear erythematous papules on legs
Note: 1 to 5 mm in size arranged in an irregular linear pattern
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/85132/Bed-bugs/Risk-Factors]
Linear erythematous papules on shoulders
Note: 1 to 5 mm in size arranged in an irregular linear pattern
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/85132/Bed-bugs/Risk-Factors]

Lab / Serology

Imagin Study

Complication

 Shortness of breath
Note: due to asthma
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/85135/Bed-bugs/Differential-Diagnosis]
Asthma
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/85135/Bed-bugs/Differential-Diagnosis]
Chest tightness
Note: due to asthma
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/85135/Bed-bugs/Differential-Diagnosis]

Risk Factors

Cause

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