Question 1

is it normal that my deer fly bite is still itchy and raised (with a dark middle) two months after the bite?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Signs of a deer fly bite can last quite a long time.They can also wax and wane for a period of time. If the area becomes painful, hot or increasing size it needs to be evaluated as deer flies are know hosts for tularemia - a disease that would require antibiotics.

Question 2

can black fly and/or deer fly bites cause flu like, severe body aches as an allergic reaction??

Accepted Answer

Ixodes scapularis: Of concerned with Deer ticks is Lyme Disease.  Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected blacklegged ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans (

Question 3

why do i always get these round,pea to marble size,extremely itchy sores from deer fly bites? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Because you are allergic to its saliva each time the female fly bites you. You need to protect yourselves from their bites by wearing light-colored, long sleeved shirts, pants and hats and using repellent.

Question 4

i was bitten by a deer fly yesterday and by arm swelled to almost twice it's normal size. today is full of fluid from wrist to elbow. normal?

Accepted Answer

An unusually sever-: -reaction to the bite. Swelling and edema in an extremity are common with deer fly bites.

Question 5

a deer fly or yellow fly bit me near my elbow 24 hours ago. it is very swollen, hot and hard. the redness did go down a bit. a skin thermometer is telling me that the bite is 99.1 and on my other arm it says 97.6. is that ok? i took 10mg cetrizine?

Accepted Answer

: A deer fly or yellow fly bite can cause all the five signs of inflamation swelling, redness, and discomfort, elevated temperature and loss of function. It is important to monitor the symptoms and seek medical attention if they worsen. The anti histamine cetizine may relieve the discomfort and itching.

Question 6

got bit by deer fly on head 5 days ago , now i have a head ache my eye is swollen and tender;  allergic reaction?

Accepted Answer

See MD: Please see your MD. Infection versus reaction. You may need steroids/Benadryl and or antibiotics. You definitely need a full history and physical to ensure your safety.

Question 7

swatted a deer fly off my arm  today used a wet wipe to clean hand of blood that smeared. tonight a dime sized bruise is present, no bump. is this ok?

Accepted Answer

Without a photo: impossible to say if the bruise was from an insect bite, or the trauma from swatting it.

Question 8

what do doctors do for horsefly bites?

Accepted Answer

1. They can treat: Life -threatening allergic reactions. 2. Check your tetanus status. 3. Treat secondary wound infections. 4. Treat any parasitic or bacterial infections spread by horsefly.  - they really are horrible insects!

Question 9

i've had a horsefly bite for more than two days, is this meant to happen? because it's still a deep purple colour...

Accepted Answer

Get examined: Horse fly bites can be very painful and can cause a considerable amount of swelling and discoloration. They can also cause anaphylaxis and lesser degrees of allergic reaction. Horse flies tend to transmit infectious diseases as they go from host to host. The bites can get secondarily infected. Best to get examined to be sure no infection. see&gt;http://bit.ly/1EngCJI

Question 10

can a horsefly bite make my muscle very sore?

Accepted Answer

I don't know if they: Make the muscle sore but they can be very painful.  They use long mandibles to tear into your skin allowing a double needled like mouth to access deeply.  When was your last tetanus shot?

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Is it normal that my deer fly bite is still itchy and raised (with a dark middle) two months after the bite?

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Can black fly and/or deer fly bites cause flu like, severe body aches as an allergic reaction??

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Why do i always get these round,pea to marble size,extremely itchy sores from deer fly bites? thank you?

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I was bitten by a deer fly yesterday and by arm swelled to almost twice it's normal size. today is full of fluid from wrist to elbow. normal?

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A deer fly or yellow fly bit me near my elbow 24 hours ago. it is very swollen, hot and hard. the redness did go down a bit. a skin thermometer is telling me that the bite is 99.1 and on my other arm it says 97.6. is that ok? i took 10mg cetrizine?

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Got bit by deer fly on head 5 days ago , now i have a head ache my eye is swollen and tender; allergic reaction?

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Swatted a deer fly off my arm today used a wet wipe to clean hand of blood that smeared. tonight a dime sized bruise is present, no bump. is this ok?

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What do doctors do for horsefly bites?

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I've had a horsefly bite for more than two days, is this meant to happen? because it's still a deep purple colour...

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Can a horsefly bite make my muscle very sore?

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