Often confused with the flu, flea-borne typhus has seen a steady increase in the last five years in Texas, and the disease can make people sick. Fleas found on rats, opossums, cats and dogs can ...

It starts with a fever, aches, maybe even a rash — symptoms that could be mistaken for the flu or just a lingering bug. But in Texas, doctors are warning that another culprit is increasingly to blame: ...

Dr. Olga Jaimez had been feeling sick for almost a week when she realized she needed to go to the hospital. The 55-year-old had a high fever and felt fatigued and lightheaded. A test ruled out the flu ...

Take a Pest Control Quiz. Get matched with an Authorized Partner. Bedbugs and fleas can both bite and leave behind itchy, irritating marks, but there are key differences between the two. Knowing how ...

With flea bites, you can develop red, itchy bumps that lead to skin irritation and swelling. You can use hydrocortisone cream, cold packs, and antihistamines to relieve itching and swelling. In severe ...