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Links to information on bites and stings and how to treat them.
For information on allergic reactions to bites and stings follow the link to the HealthInsite topic page below.
Reviewed October 2007
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Spiders, ants and other little biters
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Australia has more than its fair share of bitey things. Most of them are fairly shy creatures and don't bother us if we don't bother them.
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Jul 2008
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Flying insects bites and stings
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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There are many biting insects around, especially in summer. While you can do some things to help avoid being bitten, bites often happen and you need to be prepared.
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Jul 2008
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Spiders
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Better Health Channel
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Australia has about 2,000 species of spiders. Most spiders are relatively harmless to humans. First aid for a venomous spider bite depends on the species of spider. If in doubt, always seek medical attention.
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May 2008
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Fleas
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Better Health Channel
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Fleas feed off the blood of humans and animals such as dogs and cats. A flea bite is intensely itchy and secondary infections are common. Treatment options include anaesthetic creams and icepacks to reduce the swelling.
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May 2008
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Venomous bites and stings in Australia to 2005
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report describes the bites and stings due to contact with venomous animals and plants that resulted in a separation from an Australian hospital in the period 1st July 2002 to 30th June 2005. Hospitalised bites and stings were most frequently attributed to spiders, bees and wasps while snakebites were a less frequent cause of hospitalisation.
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May 2008
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Mosquitoes - how to avoid being their dinner
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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A mosquito is a very annoying flying insect. It is always on the lookout for blood because that is what it likes to eat. It sinks its proboscis (a hollow needle-like stinger) through your skin, and sucks up blood.
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May 2008
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Bites from animals
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Children are sometimes bitten by their own or their friends' pets. Any animals that have claws or teeth will use them to defend themselves when they are frightened.
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May 2008
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Bites at the beach
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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It is lovely at the beach Australians are lucky to have beautiful beaches. things you need to know about being safe at the beach.
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Apr 2008
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Bites and stings
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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When you read 'bites and stings' what do you think of? Sharks with their terrifying teeth? Crocodiles gently smiling as they chomp? Giant insects zooming in for a piece of you?
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Apr 2008
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Mosquito bites
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In all parts of Australia, mosquitoes are common pests. Mosquitoes mainly breed and bite during the summer months when people spend more time outside.
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Mar 2008
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Snake bites
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many Australian snakes are very poisonous (venomous). Snakes are also protected and should be left alone.
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Feb 2008
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Spider bite
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of spider bites by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Insect Stings (Bee Sting, Spider Bites)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of insect stings and spider bites by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Bites and stings
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In summer weather especially there are many biting insects around. There are some things you can do to help avoid your children being bitten.
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Jan 2008
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White tailed spider
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Better Health Channel
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The white tailed spider is commonly found in homes throughout Australia. The bite of a white tailed spider can be painful and may cause skin lesions. However recent research suggests the white tailed spider's bite does not cause necrotising arachnidism, a rare condition characterised by both ulceration and skin loss.
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Nov 2007
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Snake bites
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Australia is home to many of the most poisonous snakes in the world. Snakes will try to get out of your way if you let them know you are coming
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Nov 2007
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Snakebites
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many Australian snakes are very poisonous (venomous). Snakes are also protected and should be left alone. People are often very frightened of snakes, and fear that they might be bitten by a snake
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Nov 2007
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