
Treating Bug Bites
Although most bug bites are harmless, some can spread dangerous diseases like Zika virus, dengue, Lyme disease, and malaria. Particularly if you’re visiting areas with known insect-borne diseases, it’s important to take steps to reduce your risk. To help prevent bug bites, Dr. Leslie Storey recommends the following tips: Use insect repellent. To protect against mosquitoes, ticks and other bugs,