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Do bedbugs carry diseases or are they just an annoyance?

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The good news is that bedbugs do not transmit diseases. However, they can keep you from getting a good night’s sleep, which, over time, is bad for your health. Anxiety is not an uncommon consequence of sharing your bed with loads of bugs.

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