While treatable with antibiotics if caught early enough, if it’s left untreated, Lyme disease symptoms can spread to the ...

Cellulitis is a skin infection that can occur when bacteria enter an open bug bite. Early treatment is crucial. Learn how to ...

A follow-up wound check should take place in 24–48 h (sooner if there are signs of infection). Also, if indicated, the bite should be reported to local health or law enforcement agencies.

Getting a tick bite doesn't automatically spell medical emergency, but it is important to know what to do next.

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A woman in Greater Noida died from rabies after drinking unboiled milk from an infected cow. The cow had rabies from a stray ...