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The bite from a brown recluse can be serious, but that doesn't mean it's always life-threatening. This is what to do if you're bitten.

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However, that kind of reaction can easily be confused for may other skin issues, including other common bug bites. In most cases, people who get a tick bite never even notice the bite itself ...

When a mosquito pierces your skin, it does more than cause a fleeting moment of discomfort—it sets off a chain reaction within your body.

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