Question 1

does flea larvae bite?

Accepted Answer

Larvae don&#x27;t bite: Flea larvae survive on eating digested blood from adult flea feces, dead skin, hair, feathers, and organic debris found in carpet, rugs, fabric on furniture, and bedding material.  Adult fleas do bite, because they need a fresh blood meal.  Newly hatched ones will die unless they feed within 1 week; older fleas can live 2 months-1year without feeding.

Question 2

what bug leave a white bite?

Accepted Answer

This finding is not: specific for a particular insect.

Question 3

how do i treat this kid bite?

Accepted Answer

Like any other bite.: Clean the wound thoroughly, keep it clean & covered. Get a tetanus shot if you haven't had one in 5-10 years. Human bites tend to get infected fairly often, so if any sign of infection develops, see your doctor right away.

Question 4

how long to wear a bite plate?

Accepted Answer

As long as recommend: Removable appliances can be designed to do a multitude of functions.  Only your dentist knows what it was designed to do, how many hours per day it should be worn, and for how long.  Please discuss this with your treating dentist.  Understand that no two patients have the same identical problems, nor do they require the same treatment.

Question 5

how long do chiggar bites last?

Accepted Answer

Chiggers: Chigger bites usually heal on their own within one to two weeks. In the meantime, control itching with an over-the-counter anti-itch cream, such as Hydrocortisone cream. Consult your doctor if your skin appears infected or if the bites seem to be spreading to other parts of your body.

Question 6

how come bug bite wont go away?

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Depends....: Bug bites can cause different reactions in people depending on what the bug is, how sensitive the person is, whether the person has an allergic reaction to the bug bite and if the person irritates the area by scratching it
If the redness around the bite is large and is warm to touch then it could be infected
Some bug bites can take several weeks to completely go away- topical steroid cream helps

Question 7

how can a viper bite be treated?

Accepted Answer

Antivenom: Antivenom and local care are commonly used.

Question 8

which bugs leave bites in a line?

Accepted Answer

I don't every know : Every bug that can do this but a bedbug may leave a linear trail as it has one sequential feeding after another.

Question 9

can you get sick from flee bites?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diseases transmitted by fleas
in addition to delivering annoying, itchy bites, fleas are capable of transmitting infectious diseases either by direct transmission or by acting as a vector for disease producing organisms. Skin bite dermatitis, typhus, and even plague can occur.

Question 10

i would like help with a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

I will only be able: To provide generic info since there isn't really info about the bite. Oral antihistamines can be used for itching. A salve composed of 2 parts baking soda and one part water can help with pain ; itching when placed over the wound.

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