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Picaduras y mordeduras de insectos

Most insect bites are harmless, though they sometimes cause discomfort. Bee, wasp, and hornet stings and fire ant bites usually hurt. Mosquito and flea bites usually itch. Insects can also spread diseases. In the United States, some mosquitoes spread West Nile virus. Travelers outside the United States may be at risk for malaria and other infections.

To prevent insect bites and their complications:

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  1. Insect Bites and Stings (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you know you have severe allergic reactions to insect bites and stings (such as anaphylaxis), carry an emergency epinephrine kit
    https://medlineplus.gov/insectbitesandstings.html - Health Topics
  2. Bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket sting 
    This article describes the effects of a sting from a bee, wasp , hornet, or yellow jacket. This article is for information only. DO ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002847.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Insect bites and stings 
    Insect bites and stings can cause an immediate skin reaction. The bite from fire ants and the sting from bees, ... You can help prevent insect bites and stings by doing the ... dark clothing when walking through woods, fields or other areas ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000033.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. 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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9473.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Identifying Insect Bites and Stings (American Academy of Pediatrics)  
    Insect~ bug bite~ sting~ mosquito~ flies~ fly~ flea~ burn~ reaction~ allergy~ bee~ wasp~ tick~ pest~ itchy~ bump~ pets~ swelling~ red~ ... insects-animals~American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discusses insect bites and stings and how to identify them.
    https://www.healthychildren.org/...ying-Insect-Bites-and-Stings.aspx - External Health Links
  6. Insect Bites and Stings: First Aid (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)  
    Insect Bites and Stings/Treatments and Therapies
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/.../basics/ART-20056593?p=1 - External Health Links
  7. ClinicalTrials.gov: Insect Bites and Stings From the National Institutes of Health (National Institutes of Health)  
    Insect Bites and Stings/Clinical Trials
    https://clinicaltrials.gov/...s+OR+stings)&aggFilters=status:not rec - External Health Links
  8. First Aid: Insect Stings and Bites (Nemours Foundation)  
    insect stings, insect bites, stings, sting, stung, bite, bites, bitten, insect stings and bites, bug, bugs, allergic reaction, allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, bug bites, ...
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/insect-stings-sheet.html - External Health Links
  9. Bug Bites and Stings (Nemours Foundation)  
    Insect Bites and Stings/Start Here ... stings, sting, bites, bite, insects, insect, bees, bee, wasp, wasps, hornets, hornet, bumblebees, bumblebee, yellow jackets, yellow jacket, mosquito, mosquitos, stinger, chigger, ...
    https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/insect-bite.html - External Health Links
  10. Test Your Knowledge 
    ... Quiz (Medical Encyclopedia) Immune System Quiz (Nemours Foundation) Insect Bites and Stings Stinging Insect Matching Game (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/testyourknowledge.html -
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