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  1. Insect stings and allergy (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19327.htm
    6889 ... medlineplus.gov ... Allergic reaction to bee stings occurs when a person becomes sensitized to the venom from a previous sting. This reaction is different ...
  2. Insect Bites and Stings | Bug Bites | MedlinePlus 
    https://medlineplus.gov/insectbitesandstings.html
    ... American Academy of Family Physicians) Also in Spanish Insect Sting Allergy (Ant, Wasp and Bee Stings) (National Jewish Health) ... Health The primary NIH organization for research on Insect Bites and ... Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Other Languages Find health information ...
  3. Allergies 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000812.htm
    ... effective when used to treat hay fever and insect sting allergies. They are not used to treat food allergies ...
  4. Allergy Skin Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/allergy-skin-test
    ... include: Pollen Dust mites Molds Pet dander Food Insect bites and stings Medicines Household chemicals The overreaction an allergy causes is also known as a hypersensitivity of ...
  5. Insect venom allergies: Learn More – Insect venom allergies: Short-term and long-term treatment - InformedHealth.org - .... 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK447119
    ... Last Update: June 14, 2023 ; Next update: 2026. Insect venom allergies are most commonly caused by bee stings and wasp stings. More severe allergic reactions can ...
  6. Overview: Insect venom allergies - InformedHealth.org - NCBI Bookshelf 
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK447108
    ... isn’t known why some people have an insect venom allergy and others don’t. Bee sting allergies and wasp sting allergies are the most ... having this treatment, the allergic reaction to the insect sting is usually ... long term, or the allergy may even go away completely. People who have ...
  7. Allergy Blood Test: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/allergy-blood-test
    ... all times. Anaphylactic shock is most common with allergies to certain foods, medicines, insect bites and stings , and latex . Ask your provider if you are ...
  8. Rash Evaluation: MedlinePlus Medical Test 
    https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/rash-evaluation
    ... Infections Eczema Fungal Infections Immune System and Disorders Insect Bites and Stings Itching Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac Psoriasis Rashes Viral Infections Related Medical Tests Allergy Blood Test Allergy Skin Test Bacteria Culture Test ...
  9. Anaphylaxis 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000844.htm
    ... any allergen. Common causes include: Medicine allergies Food allergies Insect bites/stings Pollen and other inhaled allergens rarely cause anaphylaxis. ...
  10. Tips for staying healthy and safe this summer | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...ing-healthy-and-safe-this-summer
    ... avoid heavily scented soaps and perfumes. Sources: MedlinePlus: Insect Bites and Stings; Food and Drug Administration: Beware of Bug Bites and Stings; National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: Lyme Disease Image credit: Adobe ...
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