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Bites & Stings
Negative Reaction to a Horsefly Bite: My Recovery Experience
Horsefly bites are painful and can take many days and even weeks to heal fully. Read about my recent experience.
What to Do If You're Stung by a Scorpionfish or Lionfish: My Story
Scorpionfish and lionfish are from the same venomous family. I'd never heard of them until one day when I had the misfortune of stepping on one whilst on holiday in Greece.
My Bumblebee Sting: How Much Does It Hurt?
Do bumblebees sting? How much does it hurt, and is it dangerous? What is the treatment? Can the sting kill a dog or cat?
Redback Spider Bite: My Symptoms and Treatment
Australian redback spider bites hurt, and the pain increases with time. Here's my experience, including symptoms and treatment recommended by an expert, as well as how to avoid bites.
Bullseye Rashes: Ringworm and Lyme Disease Differences and My Diagnosis
Ringworm and Lyme disease are two very different conditions that can both cause red ring-shaped rashes. Here's how you and your doctor can tell these two rashes apart.