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Bedbug - close-up

Bed bugs don't carry disease, but their bites can leave a colorless welt along with an itching or burning sensation. (Image courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.)

Update Date: 5/1/2006

Updated by: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team

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