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Squirrel Flea: Orchopeas Howardi Overview by api-353478715 is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The document discusses the squirrel flea, Orchopeas howardi. It is found mainly in eastern parts of the US and Europe. This flea species transmits Rickettsia typhi bacteria, which can cause epidemic typhus. Tests on patient tissues determined O. howardi was responsible for cases of the disease in the US. O. howardi has a typical flea lifecycle and mating process. While similar to other fleas, it has unique geographical ranges and associations with tree squirrels in fall and winter.

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