Insect Bite
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Insect Bite Complications
Complications of insect bites and stings include:
Allergic reaction
Destruction of tissue due to venom
Cellulitis
of the skin:
Cellulitis
of the face
Cellulitis
of the ear
Cellulitis
of the arm
Cellulitis
of the hand
Cellulitis
of the leg
Cellulitis
of the foot
Cellulitis
of the abdomen
Cellulitis
of the breast
Impetigo
Skin abscess
Scarring
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Insect Bite Types
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Last Updated: Mar 23, 2009
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Insect Bite References:
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Graft DF. Managing insect sting allergy. The ins and outs of venom immunotherapy. Postgrad Med. 2005 Jul;118(1):38-42.
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Moffitt JE. Allergic reactions to insect stings and bites. South Med J. 2003 Nov;96(11):1073-9.
Steen CJ, Janniger CK, Schutzer SE, Schwartz RA. Insect sting reactions to bees, wasps, and ants. Int J Dermatol. 2005 Feb;44(2):91-4.
Stibich AS, Carbonaro PA, Schwartz RA. Insect bite reactions: an update. Dermatology. 2001;202(3):193-7.
