| The bedbug has been accused of transmitting plague, relapsing fever and other diseases. |
| Currently, there is no requirement to report bedbug infestations to any public health or other government agency. |
| New studies should aim to characterise the nature and treatment of unusual, extreme or very persistent bedbug bites. |
| The collection includes a common cold virus, a dust mite, a bedbug and a stomachache. |
| Although the bedbug has an irritating bite, it is not known to transmit diseases to humans. |
| Numerous routine bedbug bites can contribute to anaemia and may even make a person more susceptible to common diseases. |
