I have heard that they don't, and that they live only on hairy animals, like our pets. Is that true???
2006-12-30 05:04:38 · 16 answers · asked by Elsa 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I didn't ask for how to kill them, i was just wondering if they can harm people in general, they haven't done anything to me yet... And i'm just talking about lice and fleas on animals, not the ones people get.
2006-12-30 05:14:15 · update #1
Do lice and fleas affect people at all?
Yes; lice and fleas do affect people.
LICE
Lice and Mites: The lice and mites that pets get can sometimes cause a rash or allergic reaction on humans but rarely cause an infestation...most lice and mites affect only one species of animal. This is known as being species specific. But, for the comfort of your pet and just to be sure, keep your pet clean and groomed and if it's obvious something is wrong with your pet's skin, see your veterinarian.
Hey, if your boyfriend claims he got crab lice from sleeping with your dog; don't believe him...he probably got it from a toilet seat. Ha.
http://animalpetdoctor.homestead.com/Zoonotics.html
FLEAS
Newly hatched fleas will often jump onto pet owners causing discomfort for us too, but the problem doesn't end there. Fleas can carry diseases that affect people as well as pets.
--Some pets develop Flea Allergy Dermatitis, an allergy to fleas where they can suffer a nasty skin reaction.
--Fleas can carry tapeworm, which infect cats and dogs. Ask your vet about worming, especially if you've seen any fleas.
--Fleas are involved in the transmission of Bartonella henselae2, a bacteria known to cause mild flu-like symptoms in people.
--Fleas can also carry Rickettsia species2, a bacteria that causes fever and a skin rash in humans.
http://www.fleatickfacts.co.uk/fleafacts.asp
2006-12-30 05:50:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, both lice and fleas feed on blood. They can, for a short time, jump on a human and feed. I have even seen times where fleas were found in a child's hair from a house that was completely infested.
2006-12-30 14:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lice and fleas do affect people.Fleas will bite and suck blood from people just as they will animals.Animals have a different type of lice.People can get lice known as head lice and scabies(body lice).
2006-12-30 05:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by softy74501 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
people can definitely be affected by lice and fleas -- fleas will not live on you, but you can certainly still be bitten. lice is pretty common with people, actually. i've never heard of a dog getting lice, but i guess it could happen.
2006-12-30 05:09:42 · answer #4 · answered by angel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lice lives in people's hair and fleas bite. Ugh.
2006-12-30 05:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kiss My Shaz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lice, yes, the hair gets infested with them. Fleas, not really. You may get a small irratation on your skin from them, but generally, they don't do anything.
2006-12-30 11:22:57 · answer #6 · answered by Dana Mulder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fleas can live in carpets too. They can affect us by biting us. Lice I am not sure about but I know they like it where it is warm.
2006-12-30 05:06:52 · answer #7 · answered by lovemysailor02 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fleas and lice bite. makes you itch bad. fleas are mostly found on clothes lice can be found there too. if you have lice get rid of it it's not good. nix is a good solution for that. get it at a drug store and sometimes health depts give it away for free. fleas i would buy flea bombs to get rid of.
2006-12-30 05:08:01 · answer #8 · answered by chad_27292 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do people get lice on their heads o yes HEAD LICE!. People get bitten by fleas they dont live onm u but they can bite u
2006-12-30 05:06:56 · answer #9 · answered by LILAC_GLITTER 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pam is right. After talking to my veterinarian, I learned that lice is species specific.
Fleas won't live on us unless we are really dirty. as in I haven't groomed in a couple months dirty.
Yes they carry diseases, but most people will get rid of them before they can cuase any damage.
2006-12-30 06:03:44 · answer #10 · answered by lemonnpuff 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋