Ticks are parasites that bite and feed on humans and pets. They can spread Lyme disease and other infections. Here's what to ...

You just finished a satisfying summer hike or wrapped up a weekend of yard work when you spot a tick clinging to your clothes ...

Sidebar Key Issues. Bite wounds may develop into deep-seated infections, and may disseminate systemically. Host factors (especially immune status of the patient) may contribute to complications ...

Recommendations: wash the area with soap and water, and apply cold presses and topical antihistamines in case of intense ...

Tennessee is home to six venomous creatures. Here's a list of what they are and what to do if one crosses your path.

Potential Complications from Cat Bite Infections. A 2024 Annals of Emergency Medicine review identified sepsis as the leading cause of hospitalization in untreated animal-related injuries. Deep tissue ...

A female tourist died after being bitten by an unidentified creature while walking back to a hotel in Sanya, Hainan province, according to a notice issued by local health authorities on Tuesday ...

ALBEMARLE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — As Virginians head outdoors during warmer weather, an emergency medicine physician with Virginia Tech is spreading awareness about tick bite prevention and ...

Fleas and mites bite. Here’s everything you need to know about how to spot the pests, how to keep them out of your personal space, and what to do if they cause problems.

Proper protocol requires victims to be taken to the hospital, no matter how minor or severe the K-9 bite is. But Better's manager claimed that never happened.