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  1. Insect bites and stings 
    Insect bites and stings can cause an immediate skin reaction. The bite from fire ants and the ... are more likely to cause itching than pain. Insect and spider bites cause more deaths from venom ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000033.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket sting 
    ... called venom. The venom from each type of insect contains several chemicals. Bee and hornet venom contain histamine. Of these insects, Africanized bee colonies are very sensitive to being ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002847.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Bug repellent safety 
    ... skin or clothing to protect you against biting insects . ... are less attractive than dark colors to biting insects. It also makes it easier to spot ticks ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001969.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Insect bite reaction - close-up (image) 
    ... hemorrhagic) blister (bullae) that has resulted from an insect bite. It is located on the wrist. Bullae ... spider bites, but may also be caused by insect bites.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2432.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Insect bites on the legs (image) 
    Insect bites may be grouped, raised (papular), hive-like (urticarial), and have a surrounding halo (bull's eye). ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2433.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. 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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9473.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. 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
  8. Ear emergencies 
    ... object does not come out, get medical help. INSECT IN THE EAR DO NOT let the person ... finger in the ear. This may make the insect sting. Turn the person's head so that the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000052.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Traveler's guide to avoiding infectious diseases 
    ... are going. The following things should be considered: Insects and parasites Local climate Sanitation The best public ... medicines. You should also take steps to prevent insect bites. ZIKA VIRUS Zika is a virus passed ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001925.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Allergy shots 
    ... include: Mold spores Dust mites Animal dander Pollen Insect venom Your health care provider gives you the ... that allergies make worse Allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis Insect bite sensitivity Eczema , a skin condition that a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000405.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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