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Insect Bites and Stings
Also called: Bug bites
Most insect and spider bites are harmless, though they feel unpleasant. Bee, wasp, and hornet stings and fire ant bites usually hurt. Mosquito, flea and mite bites usually itch. Insects can also transmit diseases, such as yellow fever and malaria. These diseases mainly are a risk for travelers outside the United States. To prevent insect bites and their complications
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Date last updated: 27 April 2009 Topic last reviewed: 22 December 2008 |