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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Next StepsAfter emergency treatment, antihistamines are taken for a short period of 3-5 days. Steroids (cortisone-type drugs) may also be prescribed. Viewer Comments & ReviewsInsect Bites - SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms did you experience with your insect bites? |
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