The Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis), also known as the tropical rat flea or the rat flea, is a parasite of rodents, primarily of the genus Rattus, and is a primary vector for bubonic plague …

Oriental rat fleas are blood-feeding parasites commonly found in areas with high rodent activity, such as basements and attics. They can bite humans and animals and pose health risks by …

The Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis) is the primary vector for Yersinia pestis (plague). Humans with close contact with birds may also be fed upon by the sticktight flea …

Seaports and other rat-infested areas are also common habitats for X. cheopis. Fleas are nidiculous parasites; they live in the host's nest. Clothing, beds and couches make perfect …

2024年10月1日 · Xenopsylla cheopis, widely recognized as the Oriental rat flea, is a significant ectoparasite belonging to the order Siphonaptera. This species is particularly notorious for its …

Oriental Rat Flea. View Profile. overview characteristics geography timeline information & media contact. Overview. Scientific Name. Xenopsylla cheopis. Common Name ...

2020年8月19日 · The oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis) is an ectoparasite of small mammals and a vector of many diseases for which humans are incidental hosts. This species of flea is …