Insect Bites and Stings

A-Z Guide

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Arboviruses
The arboviruses (arthropod-borne viruses) are a group of viruses that are spread by mosquitoes, ticks, or sand flies.... »
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Impetigo
Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin. Parents often describe it as a rash. »
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Lyme Disease
Lyme disease has been found in 49 of the 50 United States. It is the most common disease caused by a bite in the United... »
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Scabies
Scabies are tiny mites that are quite common and can infest the skin. Itching is caused by a normal allergic reaction... »
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Ticks
Ticks are a family of bloodsucking arachnids. They are related to mites, such as those that cause scabies, but are... »

Blog entry

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Blocking Mosquitoes and Ticks 2010
Five bug repellents scored high marks for preventing bites, and another did pretty well, but four common choices didn’t... »
Bug Off
Summer is upon us. Backyard BBQs at dusk, walks in the woods, swimming in the lake are all part of the fun. So are... »
Mosquito Virus Warning
New York City officials have confirmed that two crows infected with the West Nile virus were found on Staten Island,... »
Natural Insect Repellant Alternatives
Because West Nile virus has made preventing mosquito bites more important in the United States, and because some... »
Using DEET on Children
The recommendations for kids' using insect repellants containing DEET have changed, allowing higher concentrations than... »