ALLMedicine™ Bites And Stings Center

Dec 21st, 2020 - A thorough history and physical are key to proper diagnosis and treatment following a patient's encounter with an insect, arachnid, or other arthropod.

Nov 30th, 2020 - To explore the ethnobiological wisdom of the tribals of three western districts of West Bengal, India against poisonous and non-poisonous bites and stings, a quantitative approach was adopted. These age-old yet unexplored knowledge can be utilized...

May 2nd, 2020 - Injuries resulting from contact with animals are a significant public health concern. This study quantifies and updates nonfatal bite and sting injuries by noncanine sources using the most recent data available (2011-2015) from the National Electr...

Aug 13th, 2019 - Despite increasing health effects of arthropod bites and associated costs, research on their frequency is limited, especially at the population level. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence, correlates, and recent trends in visits to...

Jun 30th, 2018

Dec 31st, 2016 - The Stinging Insect Hypersensitivity Practice Parameter Update2016 workgroup was commissioned by the JTF to develop practiceparameters that address insect stings. The chair, David B.

Feb 9th, 2021 - • Treating insect bites and stings from mosquitoes, spider, and bees • Removing splinters and silvers • Treating plant irritations, such as nettles or poison ivy • Treating minor skin infections such as an ingrown toenail • Soothing skin relief • ...

Jan 10th, 2021 - USES: ​For the temporary relief of irritation, itching redness, pain and/or swelling caused by insect bites/stings. ​ This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA.

Jan 8th, 2021 - • Treating insect bites and stings from mosquitoes, spider, and bees • Removing splinters and silvers • Treating plant irritations, such as nettles or poison ivy • Treating minor skin infections such as an ingrown toenail • Soothing skin relief • ...

Dec 21st, 2020 - A thorough history and physical are key to proper diagnosis and treatment following a patient's encounter with an insect, arachnid, or other arthropod.

Nov 30th, 2020 - To explore the ethnobiological wisdom of the tribals of three western districts of West Bengal, India against poisonous and non-poisonous bites and stings, a quantitative approach was adopted. These age-old yet unexplored knowledge can be utilized...

Apr 28th, 2019 - In most cases, Zika virus infection causes a mild, self-limited illness. The incubation period is probably 3-12 days. Because of the mild nature of the disease, more than 80% of Zika virus infection cases may go unnoticed. The spectrum of Zika vir...

Apr 28th, 2019 - Oral antihistamines and topical corticosteroids are recommended in most patients with multiple fire ant bites; nevertheless, some practitioners still use prednisone or other systemic steroids to treat patients with numerous lesions. Systemic corti...

Apr 28th, 2019 - Bugs and spiders can cause injuries that range from largely insignificant to potentially deadly. These injuries are a common cause of emergency and office visits; thus, the ability to distinguish between benign bites and stings and dangerous situa...

Apr 1st, 2014 - Management Immediate removal of the bee stinger is the most important principle as it precludes any further venom transfer. Traditional teaching recommended scraping the stinger out to avoid squeezing remaining venom into the tissues; however, inv.

Aug 5th, 2011 - Just speaking with Dr. Ronald Rapini during the summer meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology is enough to make you itch.