HEALTH CONDITION
Infected Insect Bites
Insect bites or stings are not usually serious and get better in a few days. But sometimes they can become infected or cause a serious allergic reaction. Bites from some insects can also cause illnesses, such as Lyme disease from ticks, scabies from mites, and malaria from mosquitoes in certain parts of the world.
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The main symptoms of an insect bite or sting are:
pain where you were bitten or stung
a small, swollen lump on the skin
The area may become more swollen and painful, and sometimes present pus, if the bite or sting gets infected.
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An insect bite or sting can become infected in you scratch the affected area.
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Our pharmacists can prescribe medication and recommend over-the-counter medicines like:
antihistamines
steroid creams
painkillers
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