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Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms

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Overview

Some insect and spider bites or stings can cause flu-like symptoms to develop within hours of a bite or sting. Or symptoms may be delayed up to 3 weeks. Flu-like symptoms include:

Flu-like symptoms may not be caused by a bite or sting, but they may mean a more serious problem. Examples of a more serious problems include:


Credits for Bites and Stings: Flu-Like Symptoms

Current as of: July 10, 2023

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