Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

Infected bug bites may require a course of antibiotics. Seek urgent medical treatment if you develop red skin streaks, the bite area spreads, your pain worsens, or you develop symptoms of sepsis.

How does the body react to insect bites or stings? Female mosquitoes bite because they need the protein in blood to develop ...

We asked an allergist to explain what happens after we’ve been bitten or stung by an insect, and what we can do to ease the symptoms. Female mosquitoes bite because they need the protein in ...

Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

Insect and spider bites can cause small lacerations, swelling, skin discoloration, blisters, and other symptoms. Home treatment may relieve symptoms but some bites may need medical attention.

Applying the correct insect repellent may be the most effective and easiest way to protect you from getting an insect bite. Not all insect repellents are the same, and careful consideration is needed ...

In a new case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found Bartonella henselae, Babesia odocoilei and Babesia divergens-like MO-1 DNA in brain tissue samples from a young child with ...

Several conditions can cause bumps on the hand, including eczema, ingrown hairs, insect bites, and more. Treatment may depend on the cause. An acne pimple develops when an oil gland becomes ...

The thing that bugs us the most in the warmer half of the year? Insect bites. All of a sudden, there it is: white-hot pain, far worse than the outdoor heat. The same goes for hanging around ...