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Links to information on bites and stings and how to treat them.
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Reviewed October 2007
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Venomous bites and stings in Australia to 2005
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This report describes the bites and stings due to contact with venomous animals and plants that resulted in a separation from an Australian hospital in the period 1st July 2002 to 30th June 2005. Hospitalised bites and stings were most frequently attributed to spiders, bees and wasps while snakebites were a less frequent cause of hospitalisation.
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May 2008
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Bites and stings - first aid
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myDr
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First aid for bites and stings from Australia's venomous creatures. Find out what to do if you`re bitten or stung.
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Apr 2006
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First aid for bites and stings
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myDr
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Snakes, spiders, bees, jellyfish and molluscs, such as the blue ringed octopus and cone snail, can all inflict a sting or bite that may cause significant illness and occasionally death.
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Apr 2006
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Bites and stings
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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When you read 'bites and stings' what do you think of? Sharks with their terrifying teeth? Crocodiles gently smiling as they chomp? Giant insects zooming in for a piece of you?
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Apr 2008
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Insect Stings (Bee Sting, Spider Bites)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of insect stings and spider bites by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Bites and stings
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In summer weather especially there are many biting insects around. There are some things you can do to help avoid your children being bitten.
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Oct 2008
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Flying insects bites and stings
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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There are many biting insects around, especially in summer. While you can do some things to help avoid being bitten, bites often happen and you need to be prepared.
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Jul 2008
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Bites and stings - first aid
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Better Health Channel
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First aid for bites and stings should include bandaging the wound and keeping the person immobile until medical help arrives. Do not apply a tourniquet. Call your emergency service and apply CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if the person collapses or stops breathing.
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Nov 2008
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Bites and stings
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Queensland Health
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Australia has many animal and insect species that bite or sting. The following is advice on basic first aid procedures only. In all instances, it is important to seek proper medical treatment.
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Mar 2008
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Mosquito bites
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In all parts of Australia, mosquitoes are common pests. Mosquitoes mainly breed and bite during the summer months when people spend more time outside.
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Mar 2008
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White tailed spider
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Better Health Channel
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The white tailed spider is commonly found in homes throughout Australia. The bite of a white tailed spider can be painful and may cause skin lesions. However recent research suggests the white tailed spider's bite does not cause necrotising arachnidism, a rare condition characterised by both ulceration and skin loss.
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Nov 2007
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Spiders, ants and other little biters
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Australia has more than its fair share of bitey things. Most of them are fairly shy creatures and don't bother us if we don't bother them.
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Oct 2008
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Spider bites
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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There are many different spiders in Australia, and some of them can be very dangerous.
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Oct 2008
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Spider bites
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Think of spiders and your imagination can really scare you. Some of them do bite though and they can make someone feel quite ill.
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Oct 2008
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Mosquito bites
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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In all parts of Australia mosquitoes are common pests. Mosquitoes mainly breed and bite during the summer months when people spend more time outside.
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Nov 2005
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Snake bites
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Many Australian snakes are very poisonous (venomous). Snakes are also protected and should be left alone.
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Feb 2008
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Bites from animals
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Children are sometimes bitten by their own or their friends' pets. Any animals that have claws or teeth will use them to defend themselves when they are frightened.
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Nov 2008
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Snake bites
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Australia is home to many of the most poisonous snakes in the world. Snakes will try to get out of your way if you let them know you are coming
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Nov 2007
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Spider bite
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of spider bites by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Antibiotic prophylaxis for mammalian bites
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Bite wounds may become infected due to the transfer of bacteria from the mouth of mammals into the skin. There was a decrease in the risk of developing an infection after a human bite when given antibiotics. Antibiotics also decreased the chance of deve...
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Feb 2001
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