This age and gender pattern is similar to prior studies of cryptogenic cirrhosis in other regions (Fig. 1).1,2,32,33 Although there is some diversity in the data presented in this report, we found that obesity and Type 2 diabetes were the most prevalent risk factors in cryptogenic cirrhosis.
Are Bed Bugs Contagious? Bed bugs are not contagious; they are insects, not an illness. However, bed bug infestations can spread from place to place easily and by many methods. Bed bugs are often found in hotel rooms; if you travel regularly, you are at an increased risk of developing a bed bug infestation. Bed bugs can crawl into luggage and be carried home.
Bed bugs are also capable of feeding on animals, including dogs, cats, and other pets. Bed bugs typically bite the head and neck but they will also bite bare arms, hands, and legs. They live close to where people sleep, rest, or sit for long periods of time and are active at night and generally hide during the day. Bed bugs feed for 2 to 5 minutes and then move quickly to a hiding spot.