atypeofflea(= verysmalljumpinginsect)thatlayseggsbeneath an animal's or person'sskin
沙虱，砂蚤
US(alsoharvest mite)
atypeofmite(= verysmallanimalsimilarto aspider)thatlayseggsunder an animal's or person'sskincausingsmallredbumpsthat are veryitchy(= youwanttoscratchthem)
恙虫
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In cases of severe dermatitis or secondary infection associated withchiggerbites, a doctor should be consulted.
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Two genera ofchiggermites, each containing many species, are of concern to deployed military forces.
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Also, a black necrotic lesion known as an eschar develops where thechiggerfed.
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Sunlight that penetrates the grass will make the lawn drier and make it less favorable forchiggersurvival.
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In some cases, thechiggeris still present when the bite appears.
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Taking a hot bath when already covered withchiggerbites may in fact be very uncomfortable and increase itching symptoms.
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Another good strategy is to recognize thechiggerhabitat to avoid exposure in the first place.
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