Hematophagous Ectoparasites of Cliff Swallows Invade a Hospital and Feed on Humans

Norman L. Beatty; Stephen A. Klotz; Sean P. Elliott

doi:10.1093/cid/cix697

Hematophagous Ectoparasites of Cliff Swallows Invade a Hospital and Feed on Humans

Norman L. Beatty, Stephen A. Klotz, Sean P. Elliott

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Abstract

We describe a hospital infestation by 2 hematophagous ectoparasites of cliff swallows that nested in the window eaves. Breaks in window seals allowed entry of swallow ticks and swallow bugs. These pests emerged in large numbers in patient rooms, hallways, and stairwells; 17% of the ticks fed on humans.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2119-2121
Number of pages	3
Journal	Clinical Infectious Diseases
Volume	65
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/cix697
State	Published - Dec 15 2017

Keywords

Argas cooleyi
Oeciacus vicarious
cliff swallow
hospital infestation
swallow tick

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Microbiology (medical)
Infectious Diseases

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