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Chiggers – Parasitic Mites
The young of chigger mites prey on mammals and other animals. They occasionally bite humans, causing unbearably itchy lesions.
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Dermatobia hominis – Warble Fly
Dermatobia hominis needs a warm-blooded host for its larvae to feed on. Humans are often the unwitting hosts for these large maggots.
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Scabies mite – Sarcoptes scabiei
The scabies mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, comes from a family of parasitic mites that cause scabies, or mange, in humans and animals.
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Relationship between Chickenpox and Shingles
Chickenpox and shingles are caused by varicella zoster herpesvirus. Can a person catch chickenpox from someone with shingles, and vice versa? Here's the low-down on VZV.
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Vaccination Against Shingles Virus Infection
Shingles, a painful infectious rash, is caused by the varicella zoster herpes virus. Vaccination can prevent the disease, and reduce discomfort if infection occurs.
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