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Insect Bites
Pediatricians offer tips to help identify complications from insect bites
June 30th, 2006
Some common insect bites can turn into dangerous infections or even allergic infections. Baylor Medical Center offers some basic tips parents and caregivers should follow to determine the severity of insect bites: - A bug bite that swells to the size of a half dollar or larger within two hours needs medical attention - A rapidly swelling bug bite that has red streaks in it and hot to touch may indicate an infection. - Some children can have anaphylaxis to certain stings. Anaphylaxis is lip swelling, throat swelling and difficulty breathing after an insect sting. Call 911 or go the emergency room if your child experiences these...
Source: MD Week (2006-06-30)
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