HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Bed Bugs Be Transmitted To Others By Physical Contact?

We are going on a trip on a travel bus with cushions. One of our elderly has just found out that her apartment is infested with bed bugs. Do we ask her not to go. They will exterminate on Monday. Today she is washing all of her clothes. What do we do? Can they infest the cushions on the bus or is it okay?
Thu, 16 Oct 2014
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query,

Yes bed bugs can be transmitted by physical contact.
It can also be transmitted by clothes and house hold items.
However these can be easily controlled by using malathion or dot spray.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
I find this answer helpful

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Bed Bugs Be Transmitted To Others By Physical Contact?

Hello, Thanks for the query, Yes bed bugs can be transmitted by physical contact. It can also be transmitted by clothes and house hold items. However these can be easily controlled by using malathion or dot spray. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you