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Which arthropod's bite can cause local swelling, intense pain, and occasionally death?
Which arthropod's bite can cause local swelling, intense pain, and occasionally death?
What is the common symptom of dermatitis caused by the Rat mite and the Chigger?
What is the common symptom of dermatitis caused by the Rat mite and the Chigger?
Which of the following insects is known to cause myiasis?
Which of the following insects is known to cause myiasis?
Which arachnid is known to burrow into the skin, causing scabies?
Which arachnid is known to burrow into the skin, causing scabies?
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What is the common symptom of a Bedbug bite?
What is the common symptom of a Bedbug bite?
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Which arthropod can cause severe blisters on the skin?
Which arthropod can cause severe blisters on the skin?
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Which insect's bite can lead to bleeding puncture and myiasis?
Which insect's bite can lead to bleeding puncture and myiasis?
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Which of the following can cause a painful sting, resulting in death?
Which of the following can cause a painful sting, resulting in death?
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Which of the following arthropods can cause intense itching and dermatitis?
Which of the following arthropods can cause intense itching and dermatitis?
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Which of the following insects can cause a rash on contact with their hairs or spines?
Which of the following insects can cause a rash on contact with their hairs or spines?
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Study Notes
Arthropod-Related Skin Conditions and Injuries
- Chiggers cause intense itching and dermatitis
- Rat mites cause intense itching and dermatitis
- Grain itch mites cause dermatitis and fever
- Scabies mites burrow into the skin, causing dermatitis (scabies)
Tick-Related Injuries
- Hard ticks cause painful bites, tick paralysis, and can be fatal if not removed
- Soft ticks are venomous, with some species being particularly dangerous
Spider and Scorpion Bites
- Black widow spider bites cause local swelling, intense pain, and occasionally death
- Scorpion stings are painful and can be fatal in some cases
Insect-Related Injuries
- Centipedes inflict painful bites
- Lice cause intense irritation and reddish papules
- Bedbugs are blood suckers, irritating to some people
- True bugs cause painful bites, leading to local inflammation
Other Insect-Related Injuries
- Crushed beetles can cause severe blisters on the skin
- Contact with caterpillar hairs or spines can cause a rash
- Bees, wasps, and ants inflict painful stings, leading to local swelling
- Flies cause painful bites, swelling, bleeding puncture wounds, and myiasis
- Mosquitoes cause irritation
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Test your knowledge of insects and arachnids that can cause skin problems, itching, and even death. Learn about the different types of mites, ticks, spiders, and scorpions that can harm humans.
