Bed Bugs (Cimex) Diagnosis Clinical Features

Is the patient's sleep at night disturbed because of irritation associated with several, small skin lesions?

Did the skin lesions develop overnight?

Does the person notice bugs active during the day in the bedroom?

Are small, brownish bugs seen at night in and around the bedroom?

Has the person noticed an offensive odor in the bedroom?

Have other people reported bed bugs in the building?

Have people stayed in the building who have traveled from a place where bed bugs are common?

Is there an alternative diagnosis that can explain the findings better?