The parents of a 2-year-old girl watched their child “needlessly” die at a Georgia hospital after she was bitten by fire ants ...

According to Pramod Kelkar, MD, an allergist and immunologist in Maple Grove, Minn., reactions to insect bites fall into three categories: 1. Normal Reaction When insects bite or sting ...

Bethelhem Getu Hundie and Getahun Birhanu brought their 2-year-old daughter Maya to Piedmont Eastside Medical Center’s ...

Common causes of allergic reactions include certain foods, medications, and insect bites or stings. Anaphylaxis is an acute (sudden) and severe type of allergic reaction. Most allergic reactions ...

Hives are a type of rash that results from an allergic reaction, insect bite, infection, and more. You can identify hives by pressing down on the bump — if it turns white, it's a hive.

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