dermatologic disorders
Bedbugs
Diagnosis of Bedbugs
Clinical evaluation Diagnosis based on lesion appearance may be difficult because the appearance is usually nonspecific. However, most bedbug bites are larger and more edematous than other bites (eg, flea bites). Identification of bedbugs can help confirm the diagnosis. Bedbugs have flat, oval, reddish brown bodies. After a blood meal, the body is less flat and more reddish. AdultC. lectularisare about 5 to 7 mm in length, andC. hemipterusare slightly longer. Bedbug feces or blood may be evident on bed linens or behind wallpaper. 