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Cockroaches are a medical threat to people in two ways. As incidental carriers of microorganisms, they spread a variety of human diseases, by transferring microorganisms wherever they go, causing food spoilage and associated intestinal disorders. Cockroaches also produce antigens from their bodies and excretions, and these are important triggers for asthma and other allergies.