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Insect Bites and Stings and Spider Bites

… or a feeling of fullness in the mouth or throat. Swelling of the lips, tongue, ears, … over and over. Yellow jackets cause the greatest number of allergic reactions. A fire ant … tongue, mouth, or throat swell quickly? Yes Rapid swelling of lips, tongue, mouth, or …

Preventing Spider Bites

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Toxic Reaction to Insect or Spider Venom

… Overview Bites and stings from insects (bees, wasps, yellow jackets) and spiders usually cause pain, swelling, redness, … to the toxin injected by the insect or spider. A toxic reaction occurs when insect or …

Animal and Human Bites

… habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, … habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, …

Black Widow Spider Bite

… when their webs are disturbed. Bites to babies, children, and older adults may be more … when their webs are disturbed. Bites to babies, children, and older adults may be more …

Bites and Stings Flu-Like Symptoms

… viral, or parasitic infections. You may have malaria if you have symptoms of malaria and you have been in an area where malaria is present …

Brown Recluse Spider Bite

… took place, and what you were doing at the time. (If you are able to safely capture and … took place, and what you were doing at the time. (If you are able to safely capture and …

Poisonous Lizards

Overview The Gila monster and the Mexican beaded lizard are two types of poisonous (venomous) lizards found in North America. These large, thick-bodied lizards have short, stubby limbs. They live in …

Snake and Lizard Bites

Check Your Symptoms Overview Poisonous snake or lizard bite A bite from a poisonous (venomous) snake or lizard requires emergency care. If you have been bitten by a snake or lizard that you know or …

Tick Bites

… Check Your Symptoms Overview Ticks are small spider-like … reaction may be mild, with a few annoying symptoms. In rare cases, a severe allergic … itching, warmth, redness Respiratory (breathing) : coughing, wheezing, shortness of …