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Herbal Cures: Bites, Stings and More
Although dog bites are far more common than cat bites, a feline attack is more likely to result in infection. Rarely, however, are animal bites fatal. More Americans die each year from the sting of a wasp, a bee, or a fire ant than from the bite of an animal--including snakebites. Those most at risk are the small percentage of people who suffer anaphylactic shock, an allergic reaction to the formic acid in a bee, wasp, or fire ant sting. It can result in death unless treated promptly.
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