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France is facing a wave of panic over bedbugs, due to social media.

Videos of bedbugs on train and metro seats in Paris have gone viral.

However, the Ministry of Transport has denied a bedbug infestation.

Is there a real outbreak of bedbugs or is social media spreading false information?

Around the world, reports of bedbugs have increased as well.

Bedbugs are being transported in suitcases through international travelling.

Everyone's at risk.

Dr Mohand Arezki Izri's a parasitologist who's investigating the reports from French hotels.

These insects need human blood to live.

As nocturnal insects, we usually don't realise they're present unless they've bitten us or we see drops of blood on bedsheets.

Parisian resident Virginie's taking safety measures to protect her home.

President Macron and the government are focused on solving the problem in Paris.

They want to make sure that visitors have a safe and pleasant stay in the capital for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

To achieve this, they quickly deal with any reports of bedbugs on public transport, at airports or in cinemas.

However, there's an added challenge as 90 percent of these bedbugs are currently resistant to insecticides.

Sabine Vainqueur, believes that bedbugs are normal and there's no need for panic.

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