Signs and Symptoms of Insect Stings
The reaction to a sting is of three types. The normal reaction involves the area around the bite with redness, itchyness, and pain. A large local reaction occurs when the area of swelling is greater than 5 cm. Systemic reactions are when symptoms occur in areas besides that of the bites.
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