insect stings
Venomous bug punctures
Insect stings are puncture wounds inflicted by bees, wasps, hornets, and similar insects, typically accompanied by venom injection.
The sting causes immediate pain, swelling, and redness.
For most people, stings are minor nuisances, but allergic reactions can be severe or life-threatening: She carries an EpiPen because of her history of reactions to insect stings.
- anaphylaxisSevere systemic allergic reaction
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- home remedyHomemade medical treatment
- venomInjected animal poison
- painBodily or emotional distress
ovipositor · defense · repellent · warning coloration · swelling · itchy bump · histamine · first aid kit · epinephrine · protective clothing · toxin · lancet · netting · hives · immunotherapy · bug spray · barefoot · summer picnic
- allergenspeanuts, food allergens, shellfish, tree nuts, dairy
- Allergic Reactionsanaphylaxis, anaphylactic shock, histamine, hives, allergens
- Venom Allergieswasp allergy, venom, Hymenoptera, anaphylaxis, allergic reaction
- poisoningarsenic poisoning, cyanide poisoning, food poisoning, carbon monoxide poisoning, lead poisoning
- first aidbandage, bandages, first aid kit, tourniquet, gauze pads
- zoonosesrabies, avian flu, bird flu, Ebola, SARS
insect stingsscratches
Shallow marks from abrasion
cuts · lacerations · abrasions · scrapes · bruises
insect stingssoothing touch
healing balm · massage · cool compress · relief · comfort
insect stingsinsect bites
pollination · honey production · bee pollination · butterfly kisses · beneficial insects