Arthropod bites and stings

Arthropod bites and stings
Other names	Bug bite
Tick bite
Symptoms	Swelling, itching, pain
Complications	Anaphylaxis, envenomation, disease transmission

Many species of arthropods (insects, arachnids, millipedes and centipedes) can bite or sting human beings. These bites and stings generally occur as a defense mechanism or during normal arthropod feeding. While most cases cause self-limited irritation, medically relevant complications include envenomation, allergic reactions, and transmission of vector-borne diseases.^[1]