Bug bites or stings typically have a circular appearance, often with a central darker area at the site of the bite. Bites from insects often lead to itch, scratching, and resulting crusts. Bug bites often cause hive-like (urticarial), swollen lesions. There are 3 typical insect bites displayed: one each on the finger and thumb and another near the wrist.
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Bug Bite or Sting (Pediatric):
A parent's guide for infants and babies

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Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
Depending on the type of insect bite and how your child reacts to it, your child's doctor might treat him or her in a number of ways.

For insect bites:
  • Prescription topical corticosteroids
  • Muscle relaxants
  • Pain medicines
  • An antidote against the specific toxin (antivenin)
  • Antibiotics
  • Sometimes surgery at the affected area, if the insect bite is severe
For stings:
  • Antihistamines or corticosteroids
  • Epinephrine
  • Antihistamines
  • Corticosteroids
  • Injected (intravenous) fluids and oxygen for shock (anaphylaxis)
  • Injectable epinephrine if your child is known to have severe allergic reactions
  • Procedures to stimulate the immune system (immunotherapy) to reduce the chance of repeated severe reactions
Last Modified: 25 Jan 2008

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