Insect Bites (cont.)
Medical Author:
An T Nguyen, MD
Medical Editor:
Marian Gambrell, MD
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
Anthony Anker, MD, FAAEM
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OutlookMost people respond well to home or emergency treatment. People with very severe reactions or those who do not respond to initial treatment will often require hospital admission for further treatment and monitoring. A severe episode may be fatal in spite of appropriate medical treatment. Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Insect Bites
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