What Happens if Patients With Cancer Have Bedbugs?

Lurking in the dark corners of bedrooms across the country, unseen figures wait to feast of the blood of humans and animals alike. When the lights go dark, they come out for dinner. No, they’re not vampires or mystical beasts—they’re bedbugs. These parasitic insects feed exclusively on the blood of humans and animals and are a prevalent parasite in the United States. 

Unfortunately, bedbugs aren’t just confined to bedrooms and dorm rooms, they can make their way into hospitals as well. Any place where humans reside and congregate are considered fertile grounds for bedbugs. According to a 2013 study, more than one-third of pest management companies reported that they responded to bedbug infestations in hospitals.