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

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.

In a recent case study, researchers from North Carolina State University found Bartonella henselae, Babesia odocoilei and ...

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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.

A MUM begged doctors to amputate her leg after ‘bug bites’ turned out to be a flesh-rotting disease. Teresa Jones told how her legs quickly turned black and the skin started to die ...

Georgia is home to several venomous snakes, including the Copperhead, Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback, Rattlesnake, and ...

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Many bites are the result of intentional interaction with snakes, and the study suggests many bites could be prevented.