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Arthropod bites and stings
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Quick Facts Arthropod bites and stings, Other names ...
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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Several species of arthropods (insects, arachnids, millipedes and centipedes) are known to bite or sting human beings. Arthropods such mosquitos and ticks bite in order to feed, while others such as bees and scorpions sting humans as a defense mechanism. While most arthropod bites and stings cause self-limited irritation, medically relevant complications include envenomation, allergic reactions, and vector-borne diseases.[1]