Arthropod bites and stings
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"Biting fly" redirects here. For the South Korean film, see Biting Fly.
Many species of arthropods (insects, arachnids, millipedes and centipedes) can bite or sting human beings. These bites and stings generally occur as a defense mechanism or during normal arthropod feeding. While most cases cause self-limited irritation, medically relevant complications include envenomation, allergic reactions, and transmission of vector-borne diseases.[1]
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Arthropod bites and stings | |
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Other names | Bug bite |
Tick bite | |
Symptoms | Swelling, itching, pain |
Complications | Anaphylaxis, envenomation, disease transmission |
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