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Learn more about Insect bite
Content updated on Jun 1, 2022
What is insect bite?
Irritation and inflammation of the skin, caused by mosquito bites, bee stings, and other insects.
Symptoms of insect bite
Insect sting or injury from animals
Affected area of skin has stinging or tingling
Bitten by insect in the last 1 week
Skin Itching
Redness in the affected area
Skin abnormality
Swelling of the affected area
Appears energetic and in good health despite having a fever
Questions your doctor may ask to check for insect bite
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose insect bite
Have you been bitten, scratched, stung by bugs (ex. bees) or animals (ex. dogs, cats, wild animals)
Do you have any pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin?
Were you get bitten or stung by an insect?
Do you have itchy skin?
Is the affected area red?
Treatment for insect bite
This condition is usually mild and gets better on its own. However, medications may help to relieve pain and itching. Rarely, some patients may develop a severe allergy - this will require emergency medical care.
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