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Infected bee sting treatment
Infected bee sting treatment








infected bee sting treatment

infected bee sting treatment

Before you start treatment, always read the manufacturers leaflet contained with the medication. The antibiotic Flucloxacillin can be used to treat an infected insect bite if you are not allergic to penicillins. This is a medical emergency and requires immediate medical attention. This may cause swelling of the face, lips or tongue, dizziness, difficulty in breathing or fainting. Occasionally a more severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) can occur. This will usually cause a larger area or redness to develop. Some people may develop a mild allergic reaction to the bite or sting. Please see the 'Common Treatments' section below for further information.Įxamples of insects that may bite or sting include wasps, hornets, bees, horseflies, ticks, mosquitoes, fleas, spiders, midges, and bedbugs. Infections are usually treated with antibiotics. You may develop symptoms of a wound infection, such as pus or increasing pain, swelling or redness.

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An infection may occur if you scratch an insect bite, or it may be introduced into the skin at the time you are bitten. Sometimes the insect bite can become infected with bacteria. The severity of bites and stings will differ depending on the type of insect causing it and the sensitivity of the person. Most will settle on their own accord within a few hours or days. Before you start a diagnosis, please read all of the information below.Īn insect bite or sting will usually cause a swollen red area to develop on the skin.










Infected bee sting treatment