The buzz on bites and stings. (insect stings and snake bites) From: Current Health 2, a Weekly Reader publication | Date: September 1, 1992| Author: Purdy, Candy | COPYRIGHT 1992 Weekly Reader Corp. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Medical care is necessary for persons bitten by black widow spiders and brown recluse spiders. Some insect bites may cause allergic reactions and require medical care. Persons bitten by venomous snakes should have immediate first aid, but a tourniquet may be applied if help is delayed.

When Allyson decided to unpack her winter clothes, she didn't think it would land her in the emergency room. But a quick brown spider had other ideas. Allyson disturbed the spider's web and was b...

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