A member asked:

I think i may have gotten bit by a stink bug, is there any reason to go to a doctor for that?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Your age?: Please put your age in your profile and ask again. We cannot answer questions from minors and your state and country of origin will also give us a better idea of what bugs in your area can be a problem for you. Provide that information and ask again. Be honest! We are, and hope that you will be, too!

Answered 1/17/2017

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NO: Are you SURE you were bitten or stung? Stink bugs do not bite or sting. There are a variety of "stink" bugs. In Massachusetts they are usually conifer seed bugs or shield bugs. They never bite. They have no venom. Their defense against predators is to secrete a juice which has a strong odor and a bad taste.

Answered 1/17/2017

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