The Detectors with D'Anne Burley and John Alishaukas BED BUGS YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS ONE

Bed Bug Transmission Similar to a mosquito’s motive, bed bugs are also bloodsuckers. Bed bug bites can create considerable anxiety and localized and occasionally systemic reactions. Different from mosquitoes, bed bugs may be a suspected transmitter of viral hepatitis: 1. HBV – Hepatitis B viral DNA can be detected in bed bugs up to six weeks after they feed on infectious blood, but no transmission of Hepatitis B infection was found in a chimpanzee model.2. HCV – Transmission of Hepatitis C is unlikely, since Hepatitis C viral RNA is not detectable in bed bugs after an infectious blood meal. Regardless of the presence or absence of genetic material, these critters have never been proven to transmit disease. However, if concerned about the potential for getting Hepatitis B from this insect, make sure you are vaccinated. Some suggestions for detecting bed bugs include: go to http://www.wix.com/danneburley/bedbugusa Covering the stories in the media and also the other side of the coin. Call in to listen press one to talk on air. 1-718-508-9513