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Can bedbugs spread diseases?
While bedbugs are a nuisance, there's no strong evidence they transmit diseases to humans. Unlike mosquitoes or ticks, they don't carry or spread pathogens. The main concern, as Qantas passengers found, is the itchy bites and the stress of dealing with an infestation.
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