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Sir, Urban areas with their high‐rise buildings provide nesting and breeding facilities for feral pigeons. This, along with availability of food, has led to an explosive increase in population of… Click to show full abstract
Sir, Urban areas with their high‐rise buildings provide nesting and breeding facilities for feral pigeons. This, along with availability of food, has led to an explosive increase in population of feral pigeons in the cities. The feral pigeon acts as a host for many ectoparasites like pigeon bug (Cimex columbiaris), red mites (Dermanyssus gallinae), pigeon flea (Ceratophyllus columba), and the most frequent pigeon tick (Argas reflexus).1 Due to the close proximity of the natural habitat of pigeons and humans in cities, these ectoparasites can cause infestations in humans also. Out of all these, pigeon tick is of the most medical importance because of its potential to transmit tick‐borne infections and high rates of sensitization to its bite, with even fatal anaphylactic reactions being reported.2
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology
Year Published: 2019
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