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Insect bitesIInsect bitesInsect bitesEnglishDermatologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinSkinConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2021-03-23T04:00:00Z8.0000000000000060.9000000000000818.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Discover how to recognize, treat and prevent insect bites and bee stings, and when to seek medical attention. </p><p>Insect bites and stings occur when an insect feeds off a person's skin or tries to defend itself.</p><p>Different insects bite and sting in different ways. Common biting or stinging insects include mosquitoes, blackflies, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, fire ants, bees and wasps. Bees often leave stingers in the wound.</p><p>Insect bites usually cause mild swelling, redness and itchiness limited to the small area around the bite or sting. </p><p>Some children, however, can experience potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. This is called an anaphylactic reaction and requires immediate medical attention. In children who are at risk, <a href="/Article?contentid=781&language=English">anaphylaxis</a> is most commonly caused by bees, wasps and hornets.</p><p>Other insects can transmit disease. For example, some mosquitoes can transmit malaria or West Nile virus and some ticks can cause Lyme disease.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Insect bites often cause swelling and redness.</li><li>Some children experience severe and potentially life-threatening reactions to stings from certain insects like bees and wasps.</li><li>Common biting or stinging insects include mosquitoes, blackflies, bees and wasps.</li><li>Some children respond well to antihistamine medication; others may just need some ice.</li><li>Prevent insect bites and stings by covering the body with light-coloured clothing and applying insect repellent to exposed skin.</li><li>DEET is a very effective repellent for insects that bite, but use it carefully according to your child's age. If using sunscreen and insect repellent, apply sunscreen first.</li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of an insect bite or sting</h2><p>Signs and symptoms of insect bites and stings vary according to the type of insect and your child's reaction.</p><p>Normally, an insect bite or sting causes:</p><ul><li>a small, red, raised bump, pimple or blisters</li><li>itchiness and irritation around the bump<br></li></ul><p>The symptoms can last from a few hours up to two days.<br></p><p>Some children develop a big firm swollen area around the bite. This is not an allergic reaction. It is known as a large local reaction and rarely leads to a skin infection.</p><p>If your child has an anaphylactic reaction, they may develop <a href="/article?contentid=789&language=English">hives</a>, facial or mouth swelling, or breathing problems or they may collapse. Use an epinephrine auto-injector, if your child has one, and call for emergency assistance.</p><h2>How to treat insect bites and stings</h2><ul><li>Cold, damp compresses or ice can relieve some of the swelling.</li><li>Over-the-counter topical medications (medications you put on the skin) may also help to relieve the itch.</li></ul><p>Some children may respond well to oral (taken by mouth) antihistamine medication for itching. Your child’s doctor or pharmacist can suggest a product.</p><h2>When to see a doctor after an insect bite or sting</h2><p>If your child has been bitten or stung, see a doctor right away if:</p><ul><li>you are in an area where the insects are known to transmit diseases</li><li>your child develops an unusual rash, a <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a> or other symptoms of anaphylaxis</li></ul>
Piqûres d’insectesPPiqûres d’insectesInsect bitesFrenchDermatologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinSkinConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2014-05-30T04:00:00Z7.0000000000000062.0000000000000584.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Apprenez comment protéger votre propre santé mentale et votre bien-être tout à la suite d’un diagnostic d’une maladie chronique chez un enfant. </p><p>Les piqûres et les morsures d’insectes se produisent quand un insecte se nourrit de la peau d’une personne ou tente de se défendre.</p><p>Les insectes mordent et piquent de diverses façons. Les insectes connus pour mordre ou piquer comprennent les moustiques, les mouches noires, les punaises des lits, les puces, les tiques, les fourmis de feu, les abeilles et les guêpes. Les abeilles laissent souvent leur dard dans la plaie.</p><p>Les piqûres d’insecte causent habituellement une légère enflure, des rougeurs et unedémangeaison se limitant à la région tout près d’elles. Cependant, certains enfants peuvent présenter des réactions susceptibles de mettre leur vie en danger. C’est ce qu’on appelle une réaction anaphylactique, laquelle nécessite des soins médicaux immédiats. Chez les enfants à risqueles réactions anaphylactiques sont généralement causées par les piqûres d’abeille, de guêpe et de frelon. D’autres insectes peuvent transmettre des maladies. Par exemple, la piqûre de certains moustiques peuvent causer le palusdisme ou le virus du Nil occidental et celle de certainestiques peuvent entraîner la maladie de Lyme.</p><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul><li>Les morsures d’insectes causent souvent une enflure et des rougeurs. Certains enfants peuvent avoir des réactions graves risquant d’être fatales.</li> <li>Les insectes piqueurs courants sont les moustiques, les mouches noires, les abeilles et les guêpes.</li> <li>Certains enfants répondent bien aux antihistaminiques, alors que d’autres pourraient n’avoir besoin que de glace.</li> <li>Prévenez les morsures et les piqûres d’insectes à l’aide de vêtements clairs couvrant le corps et par l’application d’un insectifuge sur la peau exposée.</li> <li>Les insectifuges à base de DEET sont très effiaces, mais utilisez-les selon les recommandations en fonction de l’âge votre enfant. Si vous utilisez à la fois un insectifuge et un écran solaire, appliquez d’abord celui-ci.</li></ul> <h2>Signes et symptômes d'une piqûre d’insecte</h2> <p>Les signes et les symptômes des morsures et des piqûres varient selon le type d’insecte et la réaction de votre enfant.</p> <p>En règle générale, une morsure ou une piqûre d’insecte cause:</p> <ul><li>une petite bosse rouge, un bouton ou des cloques</li> <li>une démangeaison et une irritation autour de la bosse.</li></ul> <p>Les symptômes peuvent durer de quelques heures à deux jours.</p> <p>Certains enfants verront apparaître une région enflée et dure de grande taille autour de la piqûre. Il ne s’agit pas d’une réaction allergique. C’est ce que l’on appelle une réaction locale étendue, ce qui provoque rarement une infection cutanée.</p> <p>Si votre enfant a une réaction anaphylactique, il pourrait présenter de l’urticaire, une enflure du visage ou de la bouche ou des problèmes respiratoires ou encore s’évanouir. Si c’est le cas, utilisez l’auto-injecteur d’épinéphrine de votre enfant s’il en a un et appelez les secours d’urgence.</p> <h2>Traitement des piqûres d’insectes</h2> <ul><li>L’application de compresses humides froides ou de glace peut réduire l’enflure.</li> <li>Des médicaments topiques (qu’on applique sur la peau) en vente libre peuvent aussi aider à atténuer les démangeaisons.</li></ul> <p>Certains enfants peuvent bien répondre aux antihistaminiques pour soulager les démangeaisons, mais ces médicaments peuvent causer une somnolence.</p> <h2>Quand consulter un médecin pour une piqûre ou une morsure d’insecte</h2> <p>En cas de piqûre ou de morsure d’insecte, consultez immédiatement un médecin:</p> <ul><li>si vous habitez une zone où il est reconnu que les insectes transmettent des maladies</li> <li>si votre enfant présente une éruption cutanée inhabituelle, une fièvre ou d’autres symptômes.​</li></ul>

 

 

 

 

Insect bites800.000000000000Insect bitesInsect bitesIEnglishDermatologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)SkinSkinConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2021-03-23T04:00:00Z8.0000000000000060.9000000000000818.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Discover how to recognize, treat and prevent insect bites and bee stings, and when to seek medical attention. </p><p>Insect bites and stings occur when an insect feeds off a person's skin or tries to defend itself.</p><p>Different insects bite and sting in different ways. Common biting or stinging insects include mosquitoes, blackflies, bed bugs, fleas, ticks, fire ants, bees and wasps. Bees often leave stingers in the wound.</p><p>Insect bites usually cause mild swelling, redness and itchiness limited to the small area around the bite or sting. </p><p>Some children, however, can experience potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. This is called an anaphylactic reaction and requires immediate medical attention. In children who are at risk, <a href="/Article?contentid=781&language=English">anaphylaxis</a> is most commonly caused by bees, wasps and hornets.</p><p>Other insects can transmit disease. For example, some mosquitoes can transmit malaria or West Nile virus and some ticks can cause Lyme disease.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Insect bites often cause swelling and redness.</li><li>Some children experience severe and potentially life-threatening reactions to stings from certain insects like bees and wasps.</li><li>Common biting or stinging insects include mosquitoes, blackflies, bees and wasps.</li><li>Some children respond well to antihistamine medication; others may just need some ice.</li><li>Prevent insect bites and stings by covering the body with light-coloured clothing and applying insect repellent to exposed skin.</li><li>DEET is a very effective repellent for insects that bite, but use it carefully according to your child's age. If using sunscreen and insect repellent, apply sunscreen first.</li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of an insect bite or sting</h2><p>Signs and symptoms of insect bites and stings vary according to the type of insect and your child's reaction.</p><p>Normally, an insect bite or sting causes:</p><ul><li>a small, red, raised bump, pimple or blisters</li><li>itchiness and irritation around the bump<br></li></ul><p>The symptoms can last from a few hours up to two days.<br></p><p>Some children develop a big firm swollen area around the bite. This is not an allergic reaction. It is known as a large local reaction and rarely leads to a skin infection.</p><p>If your child has an anaphylactic reaction, they may develop <a href="/article?contentid=789&language=English">hives</a>, facial or mouth swelling, or breathing problems or they may collapse. Use an epinephrine auto-injector, if your child has one, and call for emergency assistance.</p><h2>How to treat insect bites and stings</h2><ul><li>Cold, damp compresses or ice can relieve some of the swelling.</li><li>Over-the-counter topical medications (medications you put on the skin) may also help to relieve the itch.</li></ul><p>Some children may respond well to oral (taken by mouth) antihistamine medication for itching. Your child’s doctor or pharmacist can suggest a product.</p><h2>Preventing insect bites and stings</h2><p>Your child is more likely to be bitten in warm and damp weather and in the evening and at night. Here are some ways you can reduce your child's exposure to insects.</p><ul><li>Apply insecticide or insect repellent to clothing and exposed skin to avoid bites.</li><li>Wear long pants and socks.</li><li>Wear light-coloured clothing.</li><li>Avoid areas where insects breed and live.</li><li>Stay inside when insects are most active.</li><li>Use insecticide-impregnated mosquito nets, especially for infants aged less than six months.</li><li>Take specific precautions, such as taking anti-malarial medications, as needed.</li></ul><h3>Be careful with DEET insect repellent</h3><p>DEET is one of the most effective repellents for mosquitoes and biting flies, but it should be used with caution for children.</p><ul><li>Babies less than six months old: Do not use any insect repellents with DEET.</li><li>Children aged six months to two years: Use a product with 10% DEET or less and apply it once a day.</li><li>Children aged two to 12 years: Use a product with 10% DEET or less and apply it no more than three times a day.</li><li>Children aged over 12: Use a product with up to 30% DEET.</li></ul><p>The higher the amount of DEET, the longer the protection will last.</p><h3>How to apply DEET to your child's skin</h3><ul><li>Apply it to exposed skin, following the manufacturer's instructions.</li><li>Do not apply it to your child's face or hands or any areas where the skin is cut, grazed or irritated.</li><li>Once the DEET is applied, wash hands and avoid touching the lips and eyes.</li></ul><h3>How to use insect repellent and sunscreen effectively</h3><ul><li>Apply <a href="/Article?contentid=308&language=English">sunscreen</a> about 30 minutes before you apply any insect repellent.</li><li>Do not use a single product that combines insect repellent with sunscreen. The insect repellent can make the sunscreen less effective and the sunscreen can increase how much insect repellent is absorbed by the body. In addition, you will normally need to apply sunscreen every two to three hours; it is not safe to apply insect repellent as frequently.</li></ul><h2>When to see a doctor after an insect bite or sting</h2><p>If your child has been bitten or stung, see a doctor right away if:</p><ul><li>you are in an area where the insects are known to transmit diseases</li><li>your child develops an unusual rash, a <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a> or other symptoms of anaphylaxis</li></ul>https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/insect_bites.jpginsectbitesInsect bitesFalse

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