21. Virtual Children's Hospital: CQQA: Bites And Stings bites and stings. Title Page See related Patient Topics bites and stings, Immune System/AIDS, Injuries and Wounds or Insect bites and stings. http://www.vh.org/pediatric/patient/pediatrics/cqqa/sting.html

Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers Bites and Stings Donna D'Alessandro, M.D. Lindsay Huth, B.A. Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed Creation Date: October 2001 Last Revision Date: April 2002 Common Questions, Quick Answers When am I at risk for getting a bite or sting? What are normal reactions to a bite or sting? How do you treat a normal reaction? ... When should I call the doctor? When am I at risk for getting a bite or sting? Most stings happen in the summer or fall. Stinging insects in the U.S. are bees, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, and fire ants. Insects are found near bushes, trees, and grass. Perfumes, hairsprays, scented lotions, and bright-colored clothes attract insects. What are normal reactions to a bite or sting? Reactions are different for everyone. Some reactions are worse than others. Most people aren't allergic to bites or stings. Normal reactions to a bite or sting are pain, swelling, and redness around the sting. More of the body than the stung area might swell. The whole arm might swell after a sting near the wrist. Swelling may last for 2 to 3 days.

22. Virtual Hospital : Health Topics A-Z : Bites And Stings bites and stings. All Topics Adult Patient Topics Adult Provider Topics Pediatric Patient Topics Pediatric Provider Topics. For Adult Providers. http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_provider_bites_and_stings.html

Health Topics A-Z Bites and Stings All Topics Adult Patient Topics Adult Provider Topics Pediatric Patient Topics ... Pediatric Provider Topics For Adult Providers University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook: Bites For Adult Patients Aging Begins at 30: Bat Rabies Aging Begins at 30: Mosquitoes and You Health Prose: Insects: Don't Want Bites? Use Common Sense Health Prose: Tick Season: A Good Time to Wear a Hat For Pediatric Patients Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers: Bites and Stings Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers: Cat Scratch Disease Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers: Mosquito Bites All Topics ... UI Health Care Home http://www.vh.org/navigation/vh/topics/adult_provider_bites_and_stings.html

23. The Health Library — Accidents,Poisons,Violence Accidents Accidents Injuries First Aid Disasters and Emergency Preparedness. Poison Poisons bites and stings Environmental Health. bites and stings. http://healthlibrary.stanford.edu/resources/internet/bodysystems/accidents2.html

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25. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 23, Ch. 308, Bites And Stings Section 23. Poisoning hyperlink to list of chapters in current section. Chapter 308. bites and stings. Topics. Venomous Snakes. Venomous Lizards. Spiders. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section23/chapter308/308a.jsp

26. HealthCentral - General Encyclopedia - Insect Bites And Stings General Health Encyclopedia, Insect bites and stings. risk). Most bites and stings do not require emergency medical care. However, possible http://www.healthcentral.com/mhc/top/000033.cfm

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27. Entomology - Spiders And Other Arachnids bites and stings of medically important venomous arthropods. An article on medical aspects of the bites and stings of venomous arthropods, including spiders http://spiders.ucr.edu/

Spiders and other Arachnids at UC Riverside UCR research and extension on Spiders and other Arachnids Spider myths Have you seen that thumb?! The 1st Major Brown Recluse Spider Hyperbole Event of 2003!!! A series of images involving an alleged brown-recluse-caused injury to a thumb have been whizzing around the internet. Once again, hyperbole seems to be the order of the day and people would rather panic than let rational thought prevail. See my skeptical analysis here. "Brown Widow Spiders in Southern California" The spider ( Latrodectus geometricus ) is real, and new, but the threat is far exaggerated. "Internet spider hoax" Debunking a recent (9/99) hoax concerning the supposed "blush spider" Arachnius gluteus "Daddy-longlegs myth" the myth claims "they are really poisonous, but can't bite people" The myth of the brown recluse bite Even in areas where Brown Recluse spiders do not occur, doctors and the public frequently diagnose a variety of lesions as brown recluse spider bites. The following articles written for different audiences address this issue: An amusing yet educational rant regarding the lack of BR in California"The Myth of the Brown Recluse"

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Bites and Stings Snakes Should you see a snake, LEAVE IT ALONE - do not attempt to kill it as all snakes are protected by law, and besides, the creature will defend itself vigorously. Stay clear of likely habitats, and always pay special attention to young children playing near long grass and bush. Only approximately 15% of people struck by poisonous snakes are envenomated, but always treat for the worst case, and assume that venom has been injected. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS puncture marks, or parallel scratches on the skin - rarely any pain anxiety pale, cool skin with progressive onset of sweating rapid, weak pulse rapid, shallow breathing breathing difficulties blurred vision, drooping eyelids difficulty swallowing and speaking abdominal pain nausea and/or vomiting headache collapse - progressing to a comatose state CARE AND TREATMENT SRABC reassure complete rest call ambulance urgently apply direct pressure over the bitten area obtain a history apply a firm bandage (pressure immobilisation bandage) starting from over the bite site, and then wind as far up the limb as possible to the armpit or groin immobilise the limb with a splint send any evidence of the snake to the hospital only if safe to do so.

29. Insect Bites And Stings. DermNet NZ Insect bites and stings information for patients. NZ DermNet is an online dermatology resource for patients, GPs and dermatologists. Insect bites and stings. http://www.dermnetnz.org/dna.papular.urticaria/bites.html

@import url("/common/screen.css"); DermNet NZ Ad: Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society Home For patients For doctors ... Site map Search: Home Arthropods Insect bites and stings Insect bites and stings can be simply divided into 2 groups: venomous and non-venomous. 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. Whereas non-venomous insect bites pierce the skin to feed on your blood. This usually results in intense itching. What causes insect bites and stings? Common biting and stinging insects Venomous (stingers) Non-venomous (biters) Bees Wasps Hornets Yellow jackets Fire ants Mosquitoes Fleas Ticks Lice Scabies Bed bugs What are the signs and symptoms? For most people, insect bites or stings cause a mild reaction. Venomous stings usually cause a stinging sensation or pain with redness and swelling of the area. Itch is usually not a concern. In some people who are sensitive to insect venom, a sting may cause a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis . This results in facial swelling, difficultly breathing and an itchy rash (

30. LookSmart - Insect Bites And Stings Insect bites and stings Learn about types of insect bites and stings and how to treat and prevent them. With warnings about diseases. Directory Categories, http://www.looksmart.com/eus1/eus317837/eus317920/eus53948/eus970196/eus273930/e

31. Bites And Stings - OutdoorPlaces.Com How to deal with stings and bites from insects, spiders, scorpions, stingrays, jellyfish, snakes and animals while out camping. Stings And Bites. http://www.outdoorplaces.com/Features/Backcountry/stings/

Park Finder Backcountry Hiking Mountaineering ... Community Discussion Group Top Ten Foods Snowshoe Basics Ten Fall Hiking Tips Wearing Layers Hiking With Kids Essential Gear Insect Repellant Poison Ivy Bear Encounters Heat Related Injuries Tourons Discussion Group Altitude 101 Frostbite Hypothermia Lightning Safety Paddling With Kids Buying The Right Canoe River Rafting Danger Caving Basics Horses vs. Hikers Floyd's Archive Search Our Site Read our Privacy Policy We advise you to read our Terms of before using this site. Stings And Bites When you are out camping in the great outdoors sooner or later you're going to get stung or bitten by any number of flying, creeping, crawling, or swimming creatures. Whether it is the sting of a scorpion in the southwestern desert, the bite of a copperhead in the Adirondacks of New York, the sting of a Portuguese Man of War at Padre Island National Seashore, or a bee sting in the alpine meadows of Glacier National Park, you should always be prepared whether you are camping in a recreational vehicle or hitting the wild backcountry. Bites and stings can be divided into five distinct groups. Insect bites and stings, like those from ticks, chiggers, flies, ants, bees, wasps, hornets and mosquitoes. Spider and scorpion bites and stings. Like those from a variety of spiders, the more famous being the black widow and the brown recluse, and a variety of scorpions. The next is marine life stings. This can be from jellyfish, Portuguese Man of War, or stingrays. Snakebites can be from any number of snakes, both venomous and non-venomous. And finally animal bites from little critters like bats, rats, squirrels and chipmunks.

32. Bug Bites And Stings reaction to the bite. Symptoms of allergy can include faintness, dizziness, general itching, shortness of breath, or swelling in places away from the sting site http://www.utahmountainbiking.com/firstaid/bugbite.htm

Insect Stings and Bites Bee and Wasp Stings Black Widow Brown Recluse Itchy Critter Bites ... Ticks Bee Stings Scenario: The typical beesting occurs when a biker runs into a bee at high speed. The poor critter gets tangled up between the chin strap and face, or in the collar of the biker's shirt. Then it stings. Honey bee on a dandelion. Only honey bees leave a stinger behind. Description: Bees and wasps inject venom with their stingers. (Only honey bees leave a stinger behind. The poison sacs are still attached to the stinger, and continue to pump venom into the skin after the bee departs.) There will be stinging, swelling, and redness at the sting site. Usually, the symptoms subside after 20 to 30 minutes. Example of a wasp sting, palmar side of the forearm. Note the bright red spot surrounded by a flare of swelling and redness about 1-2 inches across. Concerns: Allergy to insect stings can be deadly. Symptoms of allergy can include faintness, dizziness, general itching, shortness of breath, or swelling in places away from the sting site. Wasp or "yellow jacket."

33. Gale Encyclopedia Of Alternative Medicine: bites and stings. Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Patience Paradox. There is often a danger of infection from toxins or venom with bites and stings. http://www.findarticles.com/g2603/0002/2603000205/p1/article.jhtml

Bites and stings @import url(/css/us/style.css); @import url(/css/us/searchResult1.css); @import url(/css/us/articles.css); Advanced Search Home Help IN all publications this publication Health Automotive Business Computing Entertainment Health News Reference Sports YOU ARE HERE Articles Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine Content provided in partnership with Print friendly Tell a friend Find subscription deals Bites and stings Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine by Patience Paradox Definition A bite is an injury caused by an animal, such as a mammal or insect, that breaks the skin. A sting is a puncture wound made by insects or marine animals. There is often a danger of infection from toxins or venom with bites and stings. Description In the United States, dogs surpass all other mammals in the number of bites inflicted on humans. Children face a greater risk than adults do, and children under 10 years old are more liable than anyone to suffer serious bites to the face, neck, and head. Cat bites are far less common than dog bites, but they carry a higher risk of infection. Bites from wild animals should be of especial concern due to the risk of rabies . More than 70,000 human-to-human bites a year are reported in the United States. Human bites are more infectious than those of any other animal.

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35. Insect Bites And Stings ....... Insect bites and stings, For people allergic to insect bites or stings, the results are a lot more discomforting, and sometimes even dangerous. http://www.klkntv.com/Global/story.asp?S=1230383

36. UAB Health System | Bites And Stings bites and stings. There are many different types of bites or stings that may require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=60188

37. UAB Health System | Bites And Stings: Insects bites and stings Insects. Stings from these insects cause three to four times more deaths than poisonous snake bites, due to severe allergic reaction. http://www.health.uab.edu/hospital/show.asp?durki=60202

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39. Insect Bites And Stings And Spider Bites -- Topic Overview Insect bites and stings and Spider Bites Topic Overview Insect Some people have more severe reactions to bites or stings. Infants http://my.webmd.com/hw/health_guide_atoz/hw95886.asp

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