Should I be worried about that insect bite?


Asian weaver ants can inflict painful bites, which are made worse by the ants spraying formic acid onto the wound. — Filepic

Actually, you can.

Most bugs cause a red, raised swelling on your skin when they bite, along with itchiness and possibly pain.

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