can humans get fleas

Humans can get fleas, meaning fleas can bite humans and feed on their blood. However, fleas do not live on humans permanently because human skin and hair do not provide the ideal environment fleas need to survive and reproduce, which is typically found on furry animals like dogs and cats. Fleas can jump onto people and bite them, causing itching, redness, and bumps, usually on the legs and ankles. Humans commonly get exposed to fleas from pets or environments where fleas are present, such as yards or infested furniture. Fleas can also carry and transmit diseases to humans, such as typhus and plague, making it important to manage flea exposure and infestations properly.