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2. 'Drain, dress, defend': The simple steps recommended to keep ...

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   The CDC recommends DEET as the gold standard for reliable protection against mosquito bites. The agency advises applying sprays that are 10-35% DEET to exposed skin or clothing, while avoiding ...

3. 11 common bug bites — and photos to help you identify them

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   Here are some of the mot common bug, insect and spider bites you might be dealing with — and insect bite pictures to help you figure out which bug is responsible. Tick bites Bull's eye rash (TODAY)

4. Mom shares terrifying photos to warn other parents about ...

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   The CDC warns against twisting or jerking the tick, as this can cause the mouth and head of the insect to break off and remain embedded in the skin. ... Video shows man rescuing two dogs from ...

5. Canine vector-borne disease - Wikipedia

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   Spot-on treatments: Applied to the dog's skin (e.g., Frontline, Advantix), these treatments offer protection by killing ticks and fleas on contact and can last for several weeks (Beugnet & Franc, 2012). Oral preventatives: Medications like Bravecto or NexGard are chewable tablets that protect against ticks and fleas for up to three months. They ...

6. Dirofilaria immitis - Wikipedia

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   Dirofilaria immitis, also known as heartworm or dog heartworm, is a parasitic roundworm that is a type of filarial worm, a small thread-like worm, and which causes dirofilariasis. It is spread from host to host through the bites of mosquitoes. Four genera of mosquitoes transmit dirofilariasis, Aedes, Culex, Anopheles, and Mansonia. [2]

7. These Pictures Will Help You ID the Most Common Bug Bites and ...

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   What it looks like: Mosquito bites present as small, puffy, round bumps that are lighter or redder than the surrounding skin. Bites often center around ankles, hairlines, and the backs of knees ...