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  2. Scorpion sting - Wikipedia

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    A scorpion sting is an injury caused by the stinger of a scorpion resulting in the medical condition known as scorpionism, which may vary in severity. The anatomical part of the scorpion that delivers the sting is called a "telson". In typical cases, scorpion stings usually result in pain, paresthesia, and variable swelling.

  3. Tityustoxin - Wikipedia

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    Thus, this protein emerges as a strong candidate for the production of antiserum to be used in the treatment of scorpion stings. The nontoxic recombinant protein can induce a level of circulating antibodies sufficient to neutralize the toxic effects of Tityus toxins and is a good candidate for use in the production of a new generation of ...

  4. Deathstalker - Wikipedia

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    The deathstalker is one of the most dangerous species of scorpions. [10] [11] Its venom is a powerful mixture of neurotoxins, with a low lethal dose. [12]While a sting from this scorpion is extraordinarily painful, it normally would not kill a healthy adult human.

  5. 20 Common Pictures of Bug Bites and How to Identify Their ...

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    Dr. Giangreco says ticks can prompt local reactions following a bite. The classic rash of Lyme's is called Erythema migrans. "It can be circular or oval shaped and have crusting," Dr. Giangreco says.

  6. Mosquitoes, bees, ticks and more: How to treat bites and ...

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    How to treat the bite. Mosquito bites tend to create red, itchy bumps, Dr. Gary Goldenberg, a dermatologist practicing in New York City, tells Yahoo Life. “These are usually clustered” and ...

  7. How to treat bug bites, according to doctors - AOL

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    Bite Away Electronic Heat Pen for Sting and Bug Bite Relief For a more outside-the-box approach, this bug bite treatment delivers concentrated heat to the bite, according to King.

  8. Antivenom - Wikipedia

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    Antivenom, also known as antivenin, venom antiserum, and antivenom immunoglobulin, is a specific treatment for envenomation. It is composed of antibodies and used to treat certain venomous bites and stings. [1] Antivenoms are recommended only if there is significant toxicity or a high risk of toxicity. [1]

  9. Striped bark scorpion - Wikipedia

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    A striped scorpion hiding among rocks at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. A medium-sized scorpion that is rarely longer than 70 mm (up to around 2 3/4 in), the striped bark scorpion is a uniform pale-yellow scorpion that can be identified by two dark, longitudinal stripes on its carapace, with a dark triangle above the ocular tubercle.