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12 Common Bug Bites and How to Identify Their Symptoms

Bee Stings

Bees tings tend to lead to a sharp pain that would persist for several minutes before subsiding to an aching, dull sensation. However, you would still feel sore when touching the affected area after several days. The skin around the stings typically has a red bump with surrounding white skin. They can also be itchy and feel warm to the touch. If you have been stung by a bee, the immune system would also respond to the venom in the sting, leading to swelling. [9]

Kissing Bug Bites

Kissing bugs typically become active at night and hide during the day. They tend to bite on our face and lead to swelling on the eyelid. These insects would carry the parasites, which trigger Chagas disease. Typical signs include body aches, fatigue, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, rash, or headache. It is estimated that around 30 percent of infected people may develop this condition in the long term. [10]