Question 1

could mosquito bites or bugs spread aids in human beings?

Accepted Answer

No: insects / mosquitos are not vectors for HIV. The virus is too fragile to remain alive in the body of a mosquito.

Question 2

i have a bug bite! what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Clean, ice, caladryl: A bug bite introduces a minute puncture wound in the skin, which is the body's most important barrier to infections, and is the largest organ of the body.  Most important principle is to prevent the bite becoming a source of skin infection (cellulitis):  clean 2-4 x daily, ice the swelling, apply anything to prevent scratching the itch.  See doc if redness, swelling progresses, fever...

Question 3

bug bite that is spreading. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

It you have a rash: That is continuing to spread - you may have an allergic reaction. Recommend medical eval.

Question 4

i was bitten, but don't know what kind of bug bite was it?

Accepted Answer

We don't either: Most bug bites, if it is one, do not leave any diagnostic clues that would allow us to know what it is.Sometimes they form patterns that allow us to speculate, but most look about the same.

Question 5

do bug bite leave scars?

Accepted Answer

They may: Depending on the extent of inflammation, your pigmentation, any foreign bodies (such as stingers) andd the degree of envenomation, bug bite will produce varying degrees of scarring from nothing to extensive (black recluse spider).

Question 6

does shingles feel like a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Shingles pain: Shingles is a painful nerve and skin condition caused by the virus herpes zoster and occurs in a dermatomal pattern.  Usually there are several lessons. Shingles pain can be quite severe and some people will develop phn (post-herpetic neuralgia) a long-term version of shingles pain.  There are some treatments that really help and it's important to see your pcp to diagnose and treat shingles.

Question 7

bug bite turned red and purple, why?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation: Blue or purple can sometimes occur if the insect has an anticoagulant when it stings (such as a mosquito).

Question 8

clear fluid filled bubble? bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not always.: When ever you get fluid filled bubble on your skin, it's a sign of skin injury, which can be either form infection, insect bite or iritation.

Question 9

can i take clindamycin for a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

No need: No. It wouldn't do any good.

Question 10

time frame from bug bite to get cellulitis?

Accepted Answer

Variable : A skin reaction from an insect bite is most often histamine release by your own immune system causing mild redness, swelling and itching. Cellulitis infection is less common and and typically much more intensely red and painful and often increases in size. It could develop anywhere from 24 hours to days later.

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