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How to Tell if Your Bug Bite or Sting Is Infected—and What You Can Do to Treat It
First, how should you care for a bug bite or sting?
What are the signs and symptoms of an infected bug bite or sting?
Getting a bug bite can be a concerning experience, especially if you don’t know what type of tiny creature left you with that red, throbbing welt on your skin. Don’t panic — most and stings from common insects are harmless and heal quickly.
A mosquito bite appears as an itchy, round red or pink skin bump. It’s usually a harmless bug bite, but it can sometimes cause a serious illness like the Zika virus.
