diseases that fleas bring
What kind of diseases do these parasites introduce? Tapeworms are the main threat that fleas bring. Ticks carry Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Babesia, Ehrlichia and several other infectious diseases. In addition, both of these parasites can lead to anemia, especially in very young or very old animals.
A study of 133 New York City rats found 6,500 fleas, lice and mites that can carry bacteria that can cause serious diseases in humans, the study by Cornell and Columbia universities found. Among the creepy critters found were Oriental rat fleas, which are notorious for their role in spreading the bubonic plague, said lead author and Cornell entomologist Matthew Frye.