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By Charlyn Keating Chisholm, About.com Guide to Hotels / Resorts / Inns

Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite

Friday May 13, 2005
CNN recently mentioned the growing problem of bed bugs in upscale American hotels ("Bed Bugs Threaten Hotel Industry").
"Even though they don't pose a health threat, bed bugs, which live off human blood, can take a nasty bite out of a hotel's reputation and business."
Sure, it's bad for business. But what about you, the unsuspecting hotel guest? Should you worry about these blood-sucking parasites that like to hitch a ride in luggage and hide out in bedposts? Learn what you need to know about bed bugs -- and sleep tight.
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