Fleabites

The typical response in humans is the formation of small, hard, red. slightly elevated papules. Bleeding occurs. In general, one can in the middle of the body to see penetration.

These characteristics distinguish Flohstiche by the bites and other insect bites. Ants and spiders leave their bite two marks. Mosquitoes, bees, wasps and bedbugs leave behind large swelling.

The irritation is supported by a saliva-like secretion of fleas causes and manifests itself quite differently. Few people react strongly with a general rash or inflammation.

By scratching the irritated skin can be a secondary infection arise. Other people tolerate stings reaktionslos. These can be congenital or Unmpfindlichkeit by frequent stings over weeks or months to be acquired.