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Results 1 - 5 of 5 for insect bite reaction
  1. Insect bite reaction - close-up (image) 
    Images ... This is a 2 to 3 centimeter wide blood-filled (hemorrhagic) blister (bullae) that has resulted from an insect bite. It is located ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2432.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Flea bite - close-up (image) 
    Fleas are blood-feeding insects. Pain and itching results from an allergic reaction to the materials that the fleas inject into the skin at the time of the bite.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2051.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Bee sting (image) 
    Insect bites or stings can be painful and sometimes deadly. Most often bites or stings do not require medical care but an allergic reaction from the sting can be an emergency situation. If a sting occurs from a honey bee, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9100.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Insect stings and allergy (image) 
    Images ... Allergic reaction to bee stings occurs when a person becomes sensitized to the venom from a previous sting. This reaction is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19327.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Insect bites and stings (image) 
    Even though some insect bites or stings can be extremely painful they usually do not require emergency medical care. Although the stung or bitten area should be carefully observed for signs of infection or reaction to venom.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9473.htm - Medical Encyclopedia