Parasites - Bed Bugs

Bed bugs, a problem worldwide, are resurging, causing property loss, expense, and inconvenience. The good news is that bed bugs do not transmit disease. The best way to prevent bed bugs is regular inspection for signs of an infestation.
Image: Bed bugs hiding in the ribbing of a mattress corner.
Page last reviewed: September 22, 2020
Content source: Global Health, Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria