On Mon, 19 Apr 1999, Dr. Peter W. Pappas wrote:
>The only way to get a correct answer to this question is to have someone
>look at these "furry, worm-like parasites" and determine what they are.
>Perhaps they're not parasites.
>>>Terry Wilkinson wrote in message <371A5332.A6B at mb.sympatico.ca>...
>>>>NO AVAIL. WHEN HE WAKES IN THE MORNING THERE ARE SMALL, RED, KIND OF
>>FURRY, WORM-LIKE PARASITES ON THE SHEETS. HE DOES NOT SEEM TO BE IN ANY
>>> as Dr. Pappas correctly noted the identification must be based on
physical examination of the specimens. However, flea larvae would be high
on my differential diagnosis because they do have a furry appearance and
have a slightly reddish color. Perhaps you can take them to your
veterinarian for identification.
Good luck
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