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what happens if a scorpion bites me?

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Depends: This depends on the species, whether the sting is medically dangerous or not, would determine the course or action/treatment.  If minor, cleaning wound area and verifying the tetnus status.  For severe, possibly treatment with antivenin.

Question 2

what to do about a human bite?

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See a doctor now!: Human bites, especially if it penetrates the full thickness of the skin, have a very high potential for infection; much higher than dog bites. See a doctor immediately as these are almost always treated with antibiotics.

Question 3

how do i treat a scorpion bite?

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Check out the link: Below. If there's any worsening symptom such as increasing redness, swelling on the scorpion  bite with chest pain, shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness  etc, it's prudent to go to the er. Take care! http://phoenix.About.Com/od/scorpions/qt/scorpionsting.Htm.

Question 4

how do i treat a scorpion bite?

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Scorion sting: Technically, scorpions have very small mouths and don't "bite." they do sting with a quick flick of their tails, though. I agree with dr fowler's great suggestions. However unlike most scorpions, the arizona bark scorpion can be very poisonous and Antivenin may be needed -- especially for small children & elderly people.  If there's any question, get to an er to be seen.

Question 5

want images of flea bites on humans?

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Here you go: For bites use benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Hydrocortisone cream, clean wound thoroughly and watch for signs of infection.

Question 6

how can you treat flea bites on humans?

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Avoidance: There is no treatment for it, except of avoidance.

Question 7

how do spider bites on humans look like?

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Variable.: Spider bites can have variable appearances. It might cause a pink or red bump with no symptoms. Or it could itch or be painful. Venomous spiders may cause  significant pain radiating far from the site, cramping, sweating, necrosis of tissue or worse if there is an allergic reaction.

Question 8

how many times can one flea bite a human in one day?

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More than once: A flea can repeatedly bite a host and can live for months under ideal conditions.  The precise number of times one flea can bite a human varies by flea type, stage of maturity and environmental factors that influence the life cycle.  In other words, your question does not have a precise answer.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: human bite?

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Human bite: Human bite =   injury /wound from a person applying pressure with their teeth.

Question 10

when do malaria mosquitoes bite humans?

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Easy: When they are hungry, which is all the time.  If you are in an area where malaria is endemic, take the appropriate prophylaxis, where repellent and sleep under repellent impregnated mesh.

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