FreeMD® Insect Bites and Stings: Types

Insect Bites and Stings

Types

Most insects do not contain venom that can harm humans. These are called non-venomous insects.

Non-venomous insects include:

Chiggers
Lice
Scabies
Tick bite

Venomous insects can inject venom during a bite or sting, which can result in an allergic reaction.

Venomous insects include:

Fire ants
Bees
Wasps
Hornets
Stinging caterpillar
Scorpion
Spider bites:

Black widow spider bite
Brown recluse spider bite

Related Topics:

Ant bites
Bee sting
Black widow spider bite
Brown recluse spider bite
Chiggers
Fire ant bites
Lice
Scabies
Scorpion bites
Spider bites
Tarantula bites
Tick bites

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Last Updated: Apr 17, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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