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Results 1 - 10 of 20 for insect bites
  1. Insect Bites and Stings (National Library of Medicine)  
    Most insect bites are harmless, though they sometimes cause discomfort. Bee, wasp, and hornet stings and fire ant bites usually ... risk for malaria and other infections. To prevent insect bites and their complications: Don't bother insects Use ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/insectbitesandstings.html - Health Topics
  2. Viral Infections (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... with germs. Avoiding contact with wild animals. Preventing insect bites by using insect repellent when you go outdoors. ... that has a high risk of diseases from insect bites, also wear long pants, shirts, and socks. Practicing ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/viralinfections.html - Health Topics
  3. Skin Conditions (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... red and sometimes itchy bumps on your skin Insect bites Psoriasis, which causes itchy, scaly red patches Skin ... and pants and use insect repellant to prevent insect bites. Prevent sunburn by covering up and using sunscreen ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/skinconditions.html - Health Topics
  4. Impetigo (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... the skin, such as a cut, scratch, or insect bite. Symptoms start with red or pimple-like sores ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/impetigo.html - Health Topics
  5. Itching (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Some common causes are: Allergic reactions to food, insect bites, pollen, and medicines Skin conditions such as eczema, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/itching.html - Health Topics
  6. Shock (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... severe allergic reaction can cause anaphylactic shock. An insect bite or sting might cause it. Cardiogenic shock happens ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/shock.html - Health Topics
  7. Germs and Hygiene (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... to baby during pregnancy and/or childbirth From insect or animal bites From contaminated food, water, soil, or plants How ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/germsandhygiene.html - Health Topics
  8. Infectious Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... door handle, and then you touch it. Through insect or animal bites. Through contaminated food, water, soil, or plants. What ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/infectiousdiseases.html - Health Topics
  9. Dengue (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... can also help prevent dengue by avoiding mosquito bites: Wear insect repellent with DEET or another U.S. Environmental Protection ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/dengue.html - Health Topics
  10. West Nile Virus (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... way to avoid WNV is to prevent mosquito bites: Use insect repellent Get rid of mosquito breeding sites by ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/westnilevirus.html - Health Topics
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