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	Dr. Koop - Insect Bites And Stings- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		For those allergic to bites and stings, their skin breaks out in hives, the eyes itch, the chest and throat feel constricted, a dry cough comes on, and there is often nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and dizziness.
		Even experience from past stings is no sure predictor; about half the victims of stings may have an entirely normal response on one occasion but suffer a serious allergic reaction the next time.
		A serious response to insect bites and stings should be treated as an emergency.
	www.drkoop.com /encyclopedia/93/682/Insect_Bites_And_Stings.html (986 words)

	Insect bites and stings - healing with herbs, vitamins and minerals.
		Some cases of insects bites and stings may require immediate medical attention, even if the vast majority of insect bites and stings are neither serious nor very uncomfortable, though in all cases they can lead to itchy and painful sensations in the area of the affected area of skin.
		Minor insect bites or stings that cause the development of stinging or burning sensations on the child’s skin are easily soothed through the use of a gel made of the aloe vera.
		Insect bites that cause a great deal of irritation on the skin of children can be alleviated and soothed through the use of the calendula herb, either in a tincture form, as a gel, or in the form of a cream, this herb will relieve and soothe the painful sensations.
	www.herbs2000.com /disorders/insect_bites_sti.htm (1735 words)

	Bites and Stings: Scorpions, Fireants; Bees; Wasps and Hornets, Snakes
		The sting of a single fireant is not nearly as painful as a single sting from a wasp or centipede.
		Female biting flies require blood meals to survive and reproduce but their mouthparts are different from the flea or mosquito.
		The bite of a tick does not inflict pain as does the bite or sting of most insects discussed on this page but they are listed here for their importance in health issues of people, pets and livestock as well as importance as a general household pest.
	www.pestproducts.com /bitesandstings.htm (2518 words)

	Lifespan's A - Z Health Information Library - Insect bites and stings
		The bite from fire ants and the sting from bees, wasps, and hornets are usually painful.
		Bites caused by mosquitoes, fleas, and mites are more likely to cause itching than pain.
		Some spider bites, like those of the fl widow or brown recluse, are also serious and can be life-threatening.
	www.lifespan.org /adam/healthillustratedencyclopedia/1/000033.html (586 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Insect bites and stings
		The bite from fire ants and the sting from bees, wasps, and hornets are usually painful.
		Bites caused by mosquitoes, fleas, and mites are more likely to cause itching than pain.
		Some spider bites, like those of the fl widow or brown recluse, are also serious and can be life-threatening.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000033.htm (625 words)

	CIGNA - Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites
		Home treatment is often all that is needed to relieve the symptoms of a mild reaction to common stinging or biting insects and spiders.
		A toxic reaction to multiple stings or bites from a bee, wasp, or fire ant.
		You have had a severe reaction to the same or a similar insect or spider and you are beginning to have symptoms of a similar reaction.
	www.cigna.com /healthinfo/insbt.html (4167 words)

	Kids health info for parents : Insect bites and stings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Most of these bites and stings are not poisonous and may due to mosquitoes, flies, fleas, spiders, ticks, wasps, bees and beetles.
		All insect bites are allergic reactions and the size of the reaction depends on the degree of allergy your child has.
		As a general rule for repeated insect bites (such as mosquitos), the size of insect bite reactions become larger until early childhood then slowly reduce as the child gets older.
	www.rch.org.au /kidsinfo/factsheets.cfm?doc_id=3729 (812 words)

	INSECT STINGS AND BITES
		The main issue with insect bites is to treat the itching and to prevent infection.
		Insect bites will normally have some amount of redness and swelling, as well as a bit of clear drainage.
		Bites on the ear - the cartilage in the ear is more susceptible to becoming infected from an insect bite.
	www.askdrsears.com /html/10/T110210.asp (1277 words)

	Insect Bites and Stings
		The bite of a fl widow is not painful and does not produce a noticeable sore, but within hours after being bitten, most people become very ill with muscle aches and cramps, swelling, vomiting and other severe symptoms.
		Insect bites are usually just an annoyance, though there is a small risk of infection from any break in the skin.
		Biting insects do not inject their own blood, or the blood of a previously bitten person or animal into the next person bitten.
	www.lawrencefire.com /safety_tips/insect_bites/insect_bites.asp (998 words)

	Entomology - Bites and Stings of medically important venomous arthropods
		The sting is a modified ovipositor, only females (queens and sterile workers) can sting, so males are always harmless; however, when grasped, males of some species mimic the female stinging behavior with a quick-thrusting, ventrally-curled abdomen which can cause even entomologists to second-guess their field identification and release them.
		Bites that become systemic do not also become necrotic; it is thought that in necrotic wounds the venom is localized in the tissue whereas in systemic reactions the venom is distributed quickly into the body and without necrotic local effects 59.
		The bites of Cheiracanthium spiders are accompanied by erythema, edema and pruritis.
	spiders.ucr.edu /dermatol.html (9111 words)

	VisualDxHealth™ - Better pictures. Better answers. Better health.
		Summer is the time for insect bites and stings, as people head outdoors to participate in activities such as hiking, camping, and even enjoying a leisurely picnic.
		Bites and stings range in severity from causing the redness and itching typical of mosquito bites to causing pain, fever, and even shock when allergic reactions occur or more serious insects are involved.
		Most reactions are mild, and result due to an allergic reaction to either the insect or the toxins injected with the bite or sting.
	www.visualdxhealth.com (521 words)

	Insect bites and stings - Alternative Medicine
		Insect bites or stings can be from a host of agents including bees, spiders, fleas, hornets, wasps, and mosquitoes.
		Stinging insects include bumblebees, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, and fire and harvester ants.
		Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica ; Urtica urens) - Applying juice from the stinging nettle to the skin may relieve pain from insect bites.
	www.alternativemedicine.com /common/adam/DisplayMonograph.asp?storeID=02AD61F001A74B5887D3BD11F6C28169&name=ConsConditions_InsectBitesandStingscc (1914 words)

	Insect Bites and Stings
		Since there are dozens of insects whose bites or stings cause problems, we will simplify this topic by splitting them into two categories: venomous and non-venomous.
		Biting insects generally aren’t dangerous because allergic reactions are extremely rare.
		For insect bites and stings, there are two types of prevention: repellents and avoidance.
	www.quickcare.org /skin/insect.html (824 words)

	Insect bites & stings - treatment & symptoms of allergic reactions
		Bites from insects that feed on your blood (eg mosquitoes) usually result in itchy spots or lumps that don't normally need any treatment, and clear up within a day or so.
		For example, if you're allergic to insect bites or stings, the allergen will be the saliva from the bite or the venom from the sting.
		A sting is usually very painful and causes swelling, but it's not normally dangerous unless you are allergic to the venom.
	hcd2.bupa.co.uk /fact_sheets/html/bites_and_stings.html (1196 words)

	Stings and insect bites
		Reviewed by Dr John Pillinger, GP Insect bites often cause one or more red bumps that are usually itchy and sometimes painful.
		Apart from this local irritation, the bite is not usually dangerous provided the victim is not allergic to insect bites.
		Stings or bites are caused by midges, horseflies, bees, wasps, ants, some spiders, fleas, lice, etc.
	www.netdoctor.co.uk /health_advice/facts/waspstings.htm (1010 words)

	Insect Bites & Stings - The Travel Doctor
		Biting insects themselves, aren't generally dangerous because allergic reactions are rare.
		The itching, swelling, and burning from a mosquito bite are actually caused by the body's autoimmune response to the saliva injected by the mosquito when she feeds.
		It is also possible for a fever and rash to develop after receiving several no-see-um bites as a reaction to the toxins in the bites themselves, and multiple no-see-um bites can cause death from their toxins alone.
	www.traveldoctor.co.uk /stings.htm (3948 words)

	Dermik: Insect Bites and Stings: Introduction to Insect Bites and Stings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Insect bites or stings can cause a range of inflammatory reactions, which are caused when an insect injects venom or other substances into your skin.
		Bites from mosquitoes, flies, and some spiders also can cause reactions, but these are generally milder than stings.
		Insect bites or stings may also produce a delayed reaction with symptoms of hives, fever, painful joints, and swollen glands.
	www.dermik.com /treat/bites/Index.jsp (241 words)

	Insect bites and stings: First aid - MayoClinic.com
		Most reactions to insect bites are mild, causing little more than an annoying itching or stinging sensation and mild swelling that disappear within a day or so.
		Bites from bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets and fire ants are typically the most troublesome.
		Bites from mosquitoes, ticks, biting flies and some spiders also can cause reactions, but these are generally milder.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/first-aid-insect-bites/FA00046 (600 words)

	BBC - Health - Conditions - Insect bites and stings
		Fortunately, insect bites and stings are rarely more than a temporary irritation in the UK.
		Insects may carry infectious organisms that they can pass on when they bite.
		Experiments have shown that when an insect bites a person, it doesn't inject its own or a previously bitten person's blood.
	www.bbc.co.uk /health/conditions/bites1.shtml (850 words)

	Insect bites and stings. DermNet NZ
		A sting is usually from an attack by a venomous insect such as a bee or wasp, which uses this as a defence mechanism by injecting toxic and painful venom through its stinger.
		In some parts of the world, insect bites can be more problematic as the insects are carriers or vectors of diseases such as malaria, Lyme disease, rickettsial disease and Dengue fever.
		If an insect sting causes a severe reaction or anaphylaxis, urgent medical attention should be sought.
	www.dermnetnz.org /arthropods/bites.html (759 words)

	Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites-Home Treatment
		Most bites and stings will heal on their own without a visit to a doctor.
		There are several things you can do to relieve pain and itching and prevent infection from a bite or sting.
		Apply an ice pack to a bite or sting for 15 to 20 minutes once an hour for the first 6 hours.
	www.webmd.com /a-to-z-guides/Insect-Bites-and-Stings-and-Spider-Bites-Home-Treatment (824 words)

	The Buzz on Insect Bites and Stings
		Insect bites and stings are, for the most part, no more unpleasant than a homework assignment — kind of annoying but basically harmless.
		For most varieties of insect bites and stings, antihistamines will help to stop itching and lessen swelling, and ibuprofen will also help reduce swelling while relieving some pain.
		If bites or stings get infected or if an open sore or blister refuses to heal, make an appointment with your family doctor.
	www.kidshealth.org /teen/safety/first_aid/bug_bites.html (1796 words)

	Spider Bites and Insect Stings
		Insect bites may be divided into VENOMOUS and NONVENOMOUS.
		Stings and bites to the face may cause more pronounced swelling due to the location.
		Reactions to the bite of the brown recluse range from mild to severe.
	www.health-care-information.org /injuries/spider-bites.htm (765 words)

	Insect Bites or Stings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Most insect bites are trivial, but some bites or stings may cause reactions.
		If the local reaction to a bite or sting is severe or a deep sore is developing, a doctor should be consulted by telephone.
		The bite itself may not be prominent and may be overshadowed by the systemic reaction.
	www.vandenberg.af.mil /~MDG/selfCare/chap3/s13.htm (548 words)

	Insect Bites and Stings
		"I have allergic reactions to insect bites and stings.
		Hypericum - for bites accompanied by sharp, shooting pains that often occur in sensitive areas, such as at the ends of fingers or toes.
		Ledum - most commonly used homeopathic agent for bites and stings from bees, mosquitoes, wasps, spiders, or rats; affected area is cold to the touch but cold applications or immersion in cold water improves symptoms.
	www.burtonswc.com /insect.htm (897 words)

	Insect Bites and Stings
		The lumps usually appear within minutes after the bite or sting, but some don't appear for 6 to 12 hours.
		Bites or stings from mosquitoes, fleas, chiggers, bedbugs, ants, spiders, bees, scorpions and other insects.
		For ant bites rub bite with ammonia; repeat as often as necessary.
	www.beachfamilydoctors.net /firstaid/insect.html (365 words)

	Insect bites or stings
		However, possible complications to insect bites and stings include: allergic reaction, shock, reaction to venom (see wasp and bee poison documents), toxic reaction, or infection.
		Allergic reactions to insect bites or stings occur very quickly, usually within minutes, and severe reactions can be rapidly fatal if untreated.
		Approximately 0.5% of the population develop severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings.
	www.jrmc.org /adam/ency/article/000033.htm (560 words)

	Insect Bites And Stings- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Insect Bites And Stings- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		Is this an allergic reaction to the insect sting?
		You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen.
	www.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/682.html (1074 words)

	Insect Bites and Stings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		If a person is allergic to the venom of a stinging insect, or if a bite is from a poisonous spider, emergency medical attention is needed right away.
		Apis mellifica: If a bite or bee sting causes puffy, tender swelling that is pink or red and hot to the touch, this remedy may be helpful.
		Urtica urens: Reddish blotches that burn and itch intensely (like a nettle sting) after insect bites may be relieved with this remedy.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Homeo/Insect_Bites_hm.htm (632 words)

	Insect Bites and Stings
		Those mosquitoes that transmit malaria and Japanese encephalitis (anopheles and Culex mosquitoes) bite most intensively at twilight or during the night, whereas Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit dengue and yellow fever, are daytime biters.
		Stinging insects kill 25 people per year in the U.S. Half the deaths are from honeybee stings, the remainder from yellow jackets or wasps.
		Social bees and wasps are more likely to sting in defense of their nests or hives than are solitary wasps which sting to paralyze prey.
	insect-repellent.net /bites-stings.htm (378 words)

	Insect Bites and Stings
		Rapid swelling of the eyes, tongue, lips, and throat; nausea; irregular heartbeat; and difficulty breathing, which may indicate an allergic reaction to an insect sting or a nonallergic one to multiple stings.
		Although they're not usually serious, insect bites and stings can be itchy and painful and in some cases may need medical attention.
		Be prepared to treat an insect bite: Whip up a natural insect bite remedy and store it in an oil-resistant plastic bottle with a tight cap.
	www.rd.com /content/openContent.do?contentId=1057 (608 words)

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