Infestation of ctenocephalides felis orientis and ctenocephalides felis felis in human- a case report

The fleas are one of those major belligerent insect pests, which transmit various bacterial, viral and rickettsial diseases not only to humans but to animals also. Fleas are liable for causing dermatitis in domestic as well as companion animals. The biting caused by any flea results in Flea Allergy Dermatitis, which develops due to the release of a specific substance in flea saliva after the piercing of the host skin with their specialized mouthparts. In the present study, a family from staff quarters of Division of Veterinary Parasitology, Bareilly reported severe itching in the different body parts along with the several multiple tiny bite marks and excoriated papules or vesicles. After collecting the fleas in 70% alcohol, samples were processed for the detailed morphological examination. The Fleas were diagnosed as Ctenocephalides. felis orientis and Ctenocephalides felis felis. Topical corticosteroids are frequently used as treatment; however, intralesional or systemic administration is mandatory in cases of extreme reactions.