WCH Clinical Toxinology Resources Clinical Toxinology Resources Website provides information on venoms, toxins, antivenoms, diagnosis, treatment and emergency medicine, for snakebite http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Entomology - Spiders And Other Arachnids bites and stings of medically important venomous arthropods. An article on medical aspects of the bites and stings of venomous arthropods, http://spiders.ucr.edu/
Extractions: Even in areas where Brown Recluse spiders do not occur, doctors and the public frequently diagnose a variety of lesions as brown recluse spider bites. The following articles written for different audiences address this issue: An amusing yet educational rant regarding the lack of BR in California"The Myth of the Brown Recluse"
Hobospider.Org Main Page A WORD ABOUT bites and stings http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Bites And Stings Links to resources on bites and stings and how to treat them. http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Bites_and_Stings
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How To Treat Insect Bites, Stings Dr. Art Mollen talks about summertime insect bites and stings. http://tmsyn.wc.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126
Extractions: Insect and spider bites often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. These mild reactions are common and may last from a few hours to a few days. Home treatment is often all that is needed to relieve the symptoms of a mild reaction to common stinging or biting insects and spiders Some people have more severe reactions to bites or stings. Babies and children may be more affected by bites or stings than adults. Examples of problems that are more serious include: A severe allergic reaction ( anaphylaxis ). Severe allergic reactions are not common but can be life-threatening and require emergency care. Signs or symptoms may include: Shock , which may occur if the circulatory system cannot get enough blood to the vital organs.
Hobospider.Org Main Page website dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge regarding the hobo spider, other biting and stinging organisms, bites and stings, and toxins. http://hobospider.org/biteword.html
Human Bite Advice for emergency medical personnel on treatment of bites and stings by insects, spiders, and other arthropods. http://www.fpnotebook.com/ER9.htm
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Insect Bites And Stings This health education site explains all you need to know about insect bites and stings, including prevention, selfcare, specific recommendations for http://www.quickcare.org/skin/insect.html
Insect Bites & Stings insect bites and stings including avoidance and treatment insect repellents mosquito nets and deet. http://www.traveldoctor.co.uk/stings.htm
Extractions: Insects inhabit every corner of the globe and there are perhaps more species of insect than all the others put together. They are remarkably successful creatures and have adapted to survive in just about every environment. Many species of insects are parasitic, living off a host rather than devouring it. Part of their success is this ability to prey off other species, including humans.
Extractions: Last Revision Date: April 2002 Common Questions, Quick Answers When am I at risk for getting a bite or sting? What are normal reactions to a bite or sting? Reactions are different for everyone. Some reactions are worse than others. Most people aren't allergic to bites or stings. Normal reactions to a bite or sting are pain, swelling, and redness around the sting. More of the body than the stung area might swell. The whole arm might swell after a sting near the wrist. Swelling may last for 2 to 3 days.
Virtual Children's Hospital : Bites And Stings Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers bites and stings Pediatrics Common Questions, Quick Answers Cat Scratch Disease http://www.vh.org/navigation/vch/topics/pediatric_patient_bites_and_stings.html
Victorian Poisons Information Centre : Bites & Stings First aid for snake bite in Australia with notes on first aid for bites and stings by other Australian venomous creatures. The Australian Venom Research http://www.rch.org.au/poisons/stings.cfm
Extractions: Victorian Poisons Information Centre RCH Division of Medicine Pharmacy Victorian Poisons Information Centre ... Pressure-Immobilisation Technique Sutherland SK, Tibballs J. Australian animal toxins. Melbourne: Oxford University Press; 2001. Williamson JA, Fenner PJ, Burnett JW, Rifkin JF. Venomous and poisonous marine animals: a medical and biological handbook. Sydney: University of New South Wales Press; 1996. Sutherland SK, Sutherland J. Venomous creatures of Australia: a field guide with notes on first aid. Oxford University Press: Melbourne; 1999.
Insect Bites And Stings Also Listed As, bites and stings, Insect; Stings and Bites, Insect Spray on stings and bites to relieve itching. Witch hazel mixed with a few drops of http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsConditions/InsectBitesandStingscc.html
Extractions: Home Medical Reference Alternative / Complementary Medicine ... Conditions Insect Bites and Stings Also Listed As: Signs and Symptoms What Causes It? What to Expect at Your Provider's Office Treatment Options ... Supporting Research Insect bites can cause an allergic reaction. More people have allergic reactions to stinging insects than to biting insects. Signs and Symptoms What Causes It? Stinging insects include bumblebees, yellow jackets, hornets, wasps, and fire and harvester ants. Biting insects include conenose bugs, mosquitoes, horseflies, deerflies, spiders, bedbugs, and black flies. What to Expect at Your Provider's Office Your health care provider will determine if you are having, or are at risk of having a serious allergic reaction. If you are having an allergic reaction, your provider will give you drugs to stop it. When you feel better, you may have a series of shots to prevent a strong reaction if you are bitten again.
THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 23, Ch. 308, Bites And Stings bites and stings. Topics. Venomous Snakes Venomous Lizards Spiders Coral snakes account for 1% of all bites. Imported species of venomous snakes, http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section23/chapter308/308a.jsp
Insect Bites And Stings. DermNet NZ Authoritative facts about the skin from the New Zealand Dermatological Society. http://dermnetnz.org/arthropods/bites.html
Extractions: Home Arthropods Insect bites and stings can be simply divided into 2 groups: venomous and non-venomous. A sting is usually from an attack by a venomous insect such as a bee or wasp, which uses this as a defence mechanism by injecting toxic and painful venom through its stinger. Whereas non-venomous insect bites pierce the skin to feed on your blood. This usually results in intense itching. Common biting and stinging insects Venomous (stingers) Non-venomous (biters) For most people, insect bites or stings cause a mild reaction. Venomous stings usually cause a stinging sensation or pain with redness and swelling of the area. Itch is usually not a concern. In some people who are sensitive to insect venom, a sting may cause a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis . This results in facial swelling, difficultly breathing and an itchy rash (
Bug Identification: Bites And Stings Bites stings caused by common invertebrates of New Zealand. http://www.landcareresearch.co.nz/research/biodiversity/invertebratesprog/invert
Extractions: Two potentially life-threatening instances are poisonous spiderbites and particular sensitivity and allergy to bites or stings. In both cases medical advice should be sought. Very young children and the elderly are the most at risk. The only poisonous spiders in New Zealand are the katipo and the closely related Australian red-back spider, which is found in some areas. Antivenom to these spider bites is available at hospitals and health centres. If possible, catch the spider responsible, so that it can be positively identified. There have been no deaths attributed to spider bites in New Zealand for many years.
Bites And Stings - OutdoorPlaces.Com How to deal with stings and bites from insects, spiders, scorpions, stingrays, jellyfish, snakes and animals while out camping. http://www.outdoorplaces.com/Features/Backcountry/stings/
Extractions: When you are out camping in the great outdoors sooner or later you're going to get stung or bitten by any number of flying, creeping, crawling, or swimming creatures. Whether it is the sting of a scorpion in the southwestern desert, the bite of a copperhead in the Adirondacks of New York, the sting of a Portuguese Man of War at Padre Island National Seashore, or a bee sting in the alpine meadows of Glacier National Park, you should always be prepared whether you are camping in a recreational vehicle or hitting the wild backcountry. Bites and stings can be divided into five distinct groups. Insect bites and stings, like those from ticks, chiggers, flies, ants, bees, wasps, hornets and mosquitoes. Spider and scorpion bites and stings. Like those from a variety of spiders, the more famous being the black widow and the brown recluse, and a variety of scorpions. The next is marine life stings. This can be from jellyfish, Portuguese Man of War, or stingrays. Snakebites can be from any number of snakes, both venomous and non-venomous. And finally animal bites from little critters like bats, rats, squirrels and chipmunks.
Extractions: BUPA Health insurance Financial protection Hospitals Care homes ... International cover Individuals Business Intermediaries Health professionals ... BUPA members Find local health and fitness facilities BUPA services around the world at bupa.com health information health factsheets Print-friendly version ... Need help with PDF files? Published by BUPA's Health Information Team January 2004 Insect bites and stings occur commonly, but in the UK they are usually harmless and result in nothing more than a few red itchy spots or lumps. Pets such as dogs and cats may bite if mis-handled or frightened, and wild animals such as snakes and jellyfish might bite or sting if disturbed. Occasionally a dangerous complication can result from a bite or sting and so it is important to know what to do when necessary. Bites from insects that feed on your blood (eg mosquitoes) usually result in itchy spots or lumps that don't normally need any treatment, and clear up within a day or so. The same usually applies for insect stings. If a sting is still visible in the wound, it should be plucked out with tweezers, or scraped out with a fingernail or something blunt like a credit card, while avoiding squeezing the venom sac that can be seen on bee stings. The pain can be relieved by applying a cold compress (a cloth soaked in iced water), or a cream or gel containing a local anaesthetic such as benzocaine, which is contained in products such as Lanacane and Wasp-eze. A cream or ointment containing hydrocortisone can help reduce swelling. These remedies can be bought at a pharmacy.
