Bites and Infestations

Picture of Fire Ant Stings

Picture of Fire Ant Stings

Fire ant stings are apparent on this child 24 hours after the injury. Redness, pain, and swelling occur at the sites of the stings. The stings look like flat red lesions (macules) and solid raised bumps (papules), some of which may contain pus (pustules).

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Text Source: The Cleveland Clinic / The American Osteopathic College of Dermatology