Simple tips to “identify” insect bites
(Baonghean.vn) - The changing of seasons is the breeding and development season of many types of insects. When bitten or stung by insects, many people think it is a small wound and are subjective, leading to hospitalization in critical condition due to lack of timely treatment. Therefore, it is important that you rely on the signs to be able to accurately determine which species the bite is from.
Yellow jacket
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When stung by a yellow jacket, the skin usually becomes red and swollen; the person feels a burning sensation, severe pain and itching appear afterwards. If you are not allergic, it will not be too serious. However, if you are allergic to the venom of the yellow jacket, the person stung may have respiratory problems; even leading to death. |
Wasp
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Wasp stings are usually red, swollen, and may develop blisters and welts. Wasp venom is toxic due to its large size and the presence of histamine and acetylcholine. If you experience cold hands and feet; blue ears and lips, or breathing problems, you should see a doctor immediately. |
Wasp
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Wasp stings are usually red and swollen, the victim feels pain, burning and itching, bleeding under the skin. A wasp can bite multiple times. Like bee stings, you can also have an allergic reaction to wasp venom, leading to anaphylactic shock. |
Fleas
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Flea bites are easily confused with mosquito bites because the bites are also red and swollen. However, flea bites are much more painful and itchy than mosquito bites. Fleas usually bite the legs and only bite sleeping people; the distance between bites is 1 - 2 cm. Fleas are intermediate in transmitting many serious infections. |
Gadfly
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The horsefly is a large fly that bites and sucks the blood of livestock. But it does not spare humans either. The horsefly bite causes persistent pain that can last for days, causing other complications such as high fever, convulsions, and coma. When bitten by a horsefly, the treatment is to wash with soap and apply ice. |
Dog tick
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Ticks are a "haunting" parasite for all dogs, and even humans when bitten by them are also in unpredictable danger. With this type of parasite, the skin of the damaged area is red and swollen. In particular, if the condition persists, ticks can suck the host's blood to survive; easily transmitting encephalitis, Borelia burgdoferi spirochetes and some other dangerous diseases. |
Red mite
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Chiggers are a type of mite commonly found in grasslands, golf courses, parks, grass around rivers, ponds, etc. Chiggers mainly bite thin skin areas, warm folds and wrinkles of the skin such as the groin, armpits and back of the legs. Symptoms of chigger bites include intense itching, flat or slightly raised red papules on the skin, sometimes with blisters. |
Ants
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When you are bitten by ants, the skin will swell, appear pink spots, feel hot like being poured with boiling water and itch for a long time. Ant bites are quite painful; ants' stomachs contain toxins such as pyridine, when in contact with the skin, it can easily cause dermatitis and infection. |