Bite of a horsefly - consequences

Insects know how to cloud a summer vacation in nature. Especially the flies. This large bloodsucker lives mainly in the taiga, forest-steppe and forest zones. In arid regions, they move closer to the reservoirs. The sting's bite is unpleasant to everyone - from manifestations to consequences. At the same time, avoiding trauma can be quite difficult - the insect differs by obsession. But considering the fact that it is guided by sight, you can escape from it if you want.

What is dangerous is the sting bite?

Do not notice the bite is impossible. It is accompanied by very severe pain. Immediately after receiving the injury, a small compaction and redness is formed on the body, which in most cases itches and burns.

In most cases, all symptoms disappear after a few days. But sometimes stings of gadflies and flies can have very unpleasant consequences for a person:

  1. If the victim has an allergy , it will manifest immediately - a rash, itching, a sharp deterioration in the state of health, an increase in temperature, an increase in lymph nodes. To eliminate all the symptoms, it is enough to take an antihistamine.
  2. A possible consequence after the bite of the horsefly is the formation of overly large and painful nodules. Basically, this happens when pathogens penetrate into the wound with saliva of the insect.
  3. Sometimes the larvae deposit under the skin. Fortunately, this is a rarity.
  4. These insects can be carriers of anthrax, filariasis, tularemia . Infecting with these ailments is another possible consequence of the bite of the horsefly.

How to avoid the negative effects of a stalk or gadfly bite?

Here's what you should do:

  1. Immediately need to pinch the bite and limit the area of ​​saliva of the insect.
  2. The wound should be rinsed and wiped with a piece of ice to relieve itching.
  3. To avoid infection, the place of bite is recommended to burn with iodine or green.