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Insect bites and stings
Alternate Names : Bedbug bite, Bee sting, Bites - insects, bees, and spiders, Black widow spider bite, Brown recluse bite, Flea bite, Honey bee or hornet sting, Lice bites, Mite bite, Scorpion bite, Spider bite, Wasp sting, Yellow jacket sting
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Insect bites and stings
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Even though some insect bites or stings can be extremely painful they usually do not require emergency medical care. Although the stung or bitten area should be carefully observed for signs of infection or reaction to venom.
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Review Date : 2/19/2008
Reviewed By : John E. Duldner, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Research, Department of Emergency Medicine, Akron General Medical Center and Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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