Insect Bite: Causes & Reasons

Possible Causes for Insect Bite

We conclude that a more appropriate term for future study and diagnosis of this entity is insect bite-induced hypersensitivity. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Non-venomous insect bites pierce the skin to feed on blood. This usually results in intense itching. [slideshare.net]

Insect bites and the associated hypersensitivity reactions known as papular urticaria account for a significant number of all referrals from pediatricians and dermatologists [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

African Trypanosomiasis

Though insect repellants have not proven effective in preventing tsetse fly bites, they are effective in preventing other insects from biting and causing illness. [cdc.gov]

He gave no history of a painful insect bite but presented with classic early signs of sleeping sickness (a primary chancre, regional lymphadenopathy, circinate erythema, and [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It rests in bushes but will bite if disturbed. Use insect repellant. [cdc.gov]

Eastern Equine Encephalitis

The permethrin wont help repel the mosquitoes but reduces biting and kills the insect after a bite preventing further spread of disease. [symptoma.com]

The best defense against EEE is to avoid mosquito bites : use insect repellent, wear protective clothing, and stay indoors while mosquitoes are most active. [epi.publichealth.nc.gov]

"EEE is an extremely rare disease which has never been transmitted from person to person, and it can only be caught through bites from infected insects. [news.bbc.co.uk]

Zika Virus Disease

bites Last updated Sat 20 Feb 2016 More on this story Ennis-Hill coach: Move Rio camp to Zika-free zone Britain's camp for the Rio Olympics should be moved to a Zika-free [itv.com]

Prevent mosquito bites when traveling: Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites. [cdc.gov]

[…] travel to areas where Zika outbreaks are reported If planning to become pregnant, discuss travel plans to assess the risk of infection Take scrupulous measures to avoid insect [itv.com]

Bubonic Plague

One patient developed insect bites after sleeping in the same bed with a flea-infested cat. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The area of the insect bite is where the bubo develops. Individuals may also experience pain in the area of the insect bite prior to the occurrence of bubo. [symptoma.com]

For instance, rather than traveling from an insect bite to the lymph nodes, the bacteria can enter the body through other routes and cause an entirely different set of symptoms [rarediseases.about.com]

Malaria

AVOIDING INSECT BITES Specific drugs used for protection: ============================ Various drugs are used to protect against malaria. [tmb.ie]

In addition, treating clothes with insecticides can prevent bites even further. Apply insect repellent to all exposed skin. [medicinenet.com]

insects such as biting midges/no-see-ums.[8] A mosquito bar is an alternate form of a mosquito net. [en.wikipedia.org]

Black Flies

He added: "Individual responses to insect bites vary – some people have an extreme reaction – but most people would get a nasty swelling from a blackfly bite. [independent.co.uk]

"Blandford fly: surge in 'infected' insect bites blamed on new superfly". The Daily Telegraph. London. ^ "1. [en.wikipedia.org]

The adult females of these tiny biting insects feed on blood and generally make life miserable. [wired.com]

Insect Bite

These insects sting. While there is a clear difference between an insect bite and an insect sting, some species - wasps, for instance - may bite and sting. [symptoma.com]

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Insects may chew, bite, suck, sponge, lick and pierce with their mouthparts. Any damage inflicted with an insect's mouthparts may be referred to as an insect bite. [symptoma.com]

Skin Infection

Impetigo can develop if you have a cut or an insect bite, but it also can occur in previously healthy skin [source: Mayo Clinic ]. [health.howstuffworks.com]

bites, surgical wounds, intravenous drug injection or sites of intravenous catheter insertion. [en.wikipedia.org]

The lesions often occur on the legs of children and infection is usually secondary to insect bites. [apps.who.int]

Bee Sting

Insect bites How do you treat insect bites? Insect bites are treated in the same way as insect stings, except you don't have to worry about scraping off a stinger. [patient.info]

Other insect bites, however, can lead to serious or even deadly allergic reactions. [mymdnow.com]

Symptoms of insect bites and stings Insect bites and stings will usually cause a red, swollen lump to develop on the skin. [nhs.uk]

Erysipelas

It's actually very rare for insect bites to become infected. [patient.info]

They will also want to ask about other recent infections or minor injuries such as scrapes or insect bites, that you may have had. [pushdoctor.co.uk]

The key difference between insect bites and cellulitis is that insect bites are itchy, but cellulitis isn't (at least, not until it is healing and the skin is flaky). [patient.info]

Cellulitis

It's actually very rare for insect bites to become infected. [patient.info]

Properly clean any cuts or wounds, and cover any weepy insect bites to avoid the temptation to scratch them. [stuff.co.nz]

The key difference between insect bites and cellulitis is that insect bites are itchy, but cellulitis isn't (at least, not until it is healing and the skin is flaky). [patient.info]

Bed Bug Infestation

Symptoms It can be difficult to distinguish bedbug bites from other insect bites or rashes. [mayoclinic.org]

Many insect bites look very similar making it difficult to distinguish one bug bite from another. In addition, many people do not react to the bite of a bed bug. [ccchd.com]

Treatment Bed bug bites tend to clear up on their own, or with simple first aid measures. Read about treating insect bites. [healthdirect.gov.au]

Leg Cellulitis

The insect bite caused blisters around the site of the bite which eventually burst and appear to be healing. [healthquestions.medhelp.org]

It's actually very rare for insect bites to become infected. [patient.info]

A week and a half ago I had an insect bite on my right big toe and a few days later was stung by a jellyfish on the back of my left knee. [healthquestions.medhelp.org]

Cellulitis of the Foot

It's actually very rare for insect bites to become infected. [patient.info]

Predisposing conditions for cellulitis include insect bite, animal bite, pruritic skin rash, recent surgery, athlete's foot, dry skin, eczema, burns and boils, though there [360oandp.com]

Make sure that any open wounds, abrasions or insect bites are cleaned promptly and treated with and over-the-counter antibiotic cream. [sheknows.com]

CDK4-Linked Melanoma

Properly clean any cuts or wounds, and cover any weepy insect bites to avoid the temptation to scratch them. [stuff.co.nz]

List key personal information, such as if you've had any recent surgeries, injuries, animal bites or insect bites. [mayoclinic.org]

The infection may occur when bacteria enter the skin through an ulcer, cut or a scratch or an insect bite. However it can occur without any visible damage to the skin. [healthdirect.gov.au]

Urticaria

An itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs [icd9data.com]

Typically, they don't affect the whole family – just the child who has a sensitivity to insect bites. [babycenter.com]

bite emotional stress cold or heat alcohol ingestion pregnancy exposure to other allergens (pet dander, dust, mold, or chemicals) sun Chronic urticarial is usually idiopathic [step2.medbullets.com]

Olecranon Bursitis

bite or scraping the elbow Gout Fortunately, although the swelling can sometimes become the size of an egg or a golf ball, there is usually no pain associated with it. [muscleandjoint.ca]

The causes of elbow bursitis may include trauma or a hard blow, excessive leaning on the elbow, infection through puncture wounds or insect bites, or conditions such as gout [stvincentssportsmed.com.au]

[…] number of reasons: Trauma à a hard blow to the tip of the elbow Repeated microtrauma à prolonged pressure (leaning on the elbow for a long time), constant bumping Infection à insect [muscleandjoint.ca]

Angioedema

The location and duration of AE, data about chronic diseases and treatment, potential causative agents (food, drugs, insect bites and chemicals), physical examination data [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Triggers Allergies (e.g., foods, pollen, insect bites); drugs (e.g., ACE inhibitors, salicylates); stress; exposure to cold, water, sunlight or heat. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Its onset may be idiopathic or the result of diverse causes such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, insect bites, food or environmental allergens and complement-inhibitor [cmaj.ca]

Kounis Syndrome

Possible triggers include drugs, foods, animal or insect bites, and even drug-eluting stents or endovascular devices [1]. Description We present… [semanticscholar.org]

It may be induced by exposure to drugs (e.g., antibiotics, anesthetics, contrast media), food, and environmental triggers (e.g., insect bites and stings, poison ivy). [profiles.umassmed.edu]

bites, or drugs. [tandfonline.com]

Purpura

Your chances are higher if you had: An upper respiratory infection such as a cold Exposure to vaccines, chemicals, cold weather, or insect bites Symptoms Symptoms may last [winchesterhospital.org]

Several different bacterial organisms, drugs, foods, and insect bites have been implicated as the initiating factors of the disease. [orpha.net]

The change in the immune system may be triggered by: Bacterial or viral infections—some can be related to an insect bite Certain medicines Recent exposure to certain vaccines [winchesterhospital.org]

Anaphylaxis

Many children are stung when they unintentionally step on a stinging or biting insect. [babycenter.com]

Any allergen can cause this reaction, but the most common ones are insect bites, food and drugs. [hopkinsmedicine.org]

Common triggers include insect bites or stings, foods, medication and latex rubber. [curlie.org]

Henoch-Schönlein Purpura

It has also been associated with food reactions, exposure to cold, insect bites and drug allergies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It can be triggered by conditions like infections and insect bites. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Insect bites Each individual reacts differently to an insect bite or sting. [symptoma.com]

Non-Allergic Urticaria

Stings and insect bites : how to treat an insect bite or sting. Scarlet fever : how does the doctor make a diagnosis? Last updated 04.05.2015 [netdoctor.co.uk]

Insect Bite Induced Hypersensitivity and The SCRATCH Principles: A New Approach to Papular Urticaria. Pediatrics 2006;118 e189-196 Sardina N, Craig T. [pedclerk.bsd.uchicago.edu]

bites Some cases of urticaria may be brought on by stress, excessive perspiration, underlying disorders and illness or infections, so it’s important to seek medical attention [center4asthmaallergy.com]

Tropical Phagedenic Ulcer

There is initially some form of trauma/injury to the skin, often as minor as a scratch or an insect bite. [dermnetnz.org]

In Australia, papular lesions may initially be confused with an insect bite. [cdc.gov]

Cellulitis of the Face

It's actually very rare for insect bites to become infected. [patient.info]

The infection develops anywhere the skin has been broken - often from a cut, burn, or an insect bite. The infection spreads from the skin to the underlying tissues. [doctor.ndtv.com]

Cellulitis often occurs when skin is broken, such as with insect bites, eczema and small cuts and abrasions. [rch.org.au]

Periorbital Cellulitis

Twenty-two children had local trauma, abscesses, insect bites, or impetigo as the inciting event for their cellulitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The predisposing conditions were conjunctivitis (42.9%), infected wound or trauma (20.9%), insect bites (9.8%), sinusitis (8%), dacryostenosis (4.9%), and Streptococcus pneumoniae [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

His parents deny any history of trauma or recent insect bites to the face. The past medical history is significant for mild intermittent asthma and allergic rhinitis. [pedsinreview.aappublications.org]

Cutaneous Pseudolymphoma

However, histology showed a lot of eosinophilic infiltrate suggestive of insect bite, but patient denied such insect bite history. [cdriadvlkn.org]

bite. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

He denied insect bite and traumatic injury. His usual intake drugs were drugs of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus, and emotional disorders. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Nummular Dermatitis

Nummular eczema often appears after a skin injury, such as a burn, abrasion, or insect bite. [healthline.com]

Nummular dermatitis often appears after a skin injury, such as a burn, abrasion (from friction), or insect bite. A person may see 1 or many patches. [rmdmed.com]

bite or abrasion having a bacterial infection that affects the skin surgery some medications Your doctor may be able to diagnose nummular eczema by asking you about your [healthline.com]

Infective Eczematoid Dermatitis

Infected burns and ulcerations, infected erosions, contaminated wounds Operative wounds, sharp cuts, infected insect bites and stings Paronychia (Panaris) Also available as [amideeppharmaceuticals.com]

Acne, insect bite reaction and miliaria were the other common dermatoses. [ijpd.in]

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