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  1. Insect Bites and Stings 
    https://medlineplus.gov/insectbitesandstings.html
    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 ...
  2. Insect bites and stings 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000033.htm
    Bee sting; Bed bug bite; Bites - insects, bees, and spiders; Black widow spider bite; Brown recluse bite; Flea bite; Honey bee or hornet sting; Lice bites; Mite bite; ...
  3. Insect bite reaction - close-up (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2432.htm
    ... hemorrhagic) blister (bullae) that has resulted from an insect bite. It is located on the wrist. Bullae formation ... spider bites, but may also be caused by insect bites.
  4. Insect bites on the legs (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2433.htm
    Insect bites may be grouped, raised (papular), hive-like (urticarial), and have a surrounding halo (bull's eye). Occasionally ...
  5. Insect bites and stings (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9473.htm
    Even though some insect bites or stings can be extremely painful they usually do not require emergency medical care. Although the stung or bitten ...
  6. Bee, wasp, hornet, or yellow jacket sting 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002847.htm
    Apitoxin; Apis venenum purum; Insect sting; Insect bite; Wasp sting; Hornet sting; Yellow jacket sting ... you will be in an area where these insects are known to gather.
  7. Tips for staying healthy and safe this summer | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/...ing-healthy-and-safe-this-summer
    ... have an imbalance. Sources: MedlinePlus: Dehydration; MedlinePlus: Electrolytes Insect Bites and Stings At one point or another, you’ ... avoid heavily scented soaps and perfumes. Sources: MedlinePlus: Insect Bites and Stings; Food and Drug Administration: Beware of ...
  8. Test Your Knowledge 
    https://medlineplus.gov/testyourknowledge.html
    ... Quiz (Medical Encyclopedia) Immune System Quiz (Nemours Foundation) Insect Bites and Stings Stinging Insect Matching Game (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and ...
  9. xmlmplus_topics_2024-05-07.xml 
    https://medlineplus.gov/xml/mplus_topics_2024-05-07.xml
    ... topic >Cat Scratch Disease</related-topic><related-topic >Insect Bites and Stings</related-topic><related-topic >Mpox</related- ... heading><other-language >Spanish</other-language><related-topic >Insect Bites and Stings</related-topic><site ><information-category >Find ...
  10. MedlinePlus Drug Information: Diphenhydramine Topical 
    https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601044.html
    ... antihistamine, is used to relieve the itching of insect bites, sunburns, bee stings, poison ivy, poison oak, and ...
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