Do Bedbugs Spread MRSA and VRE?

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Do Bedbugs Spread MRSA and VRE?

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Bedbugs removed from down-and-out patients at a Vancouver hospital were carrying drug-resistant MRSA or VRE bacteria. It's not clear whether bedbugs can actually transmit these dangerous infections.

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Tags: Infection, MRSA, VRE, Parasite, Healthcare, Hospital, Hospitals

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Bedbugs: MRSA, HIV, hepatitis spread unlikely - latimes.com

latimes.com — “Bedbugs may harbor bacteria, viruses and parasites, but scientists say there's little evidence the insects spread themView full resource at latimes.com

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