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Spiders - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Australia has about 2,000 species of spiders. Most spiders are relatively harmless to humans. First aid for a venomous spider bite depends on the species of spider. If in doubt, always seek medical attention. Spiders are members of the class ...More…
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Fleas - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Fleas feed off the blood of humans and animals such as dogs and cats. A flea bite is intensely itchy and secondary infections are common. Treatment options include anaesthetic creams and icepacks to reduce the swelling. Fleas can transmit disease ...More…
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Body lice - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Body lice (Pediculus humanus corporis) are small blood-sucking insects that live inside clothing, particularly the seams. People who live in unhygienic and crowded conditions are most susceptible to body lice infestations. Unlike head lice, body ...More…
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White tailed spider
Better Health — The white tailed spider is commonly found in homes throughout Australia. The bite of a white tailed spider can be painful and may cause skin lesions. However recent research suggests the white tailed spider's bite is unlikely to cause necrotising ...More…
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European wasp
Better Health — The European wasp can sting repeatedly and the stings are very painful. A European wasp sting causes burning pain, a raised lump, redness and local inflammation. Repeated stings may trigger an allergy, including life-threatening anaphylaxis. A ...More…
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Bites and stings - first aid
Better Health — First aid for bites and stings should include bandaging the wound and keeping the person immobile until medical help arrives. Do not apply a tourniquet. Call your emergency service and apply CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) if the person ...More…
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Cockroaches
Better Health — The cockroach is believed to spread a range of disease-producing organisms to humans including salmonella, staphylococcus and streptococcus. Cockroaches prefer warm, humid conditions with a ready food source. You can treat an infestation yourself ...More…
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Scabies - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Scabies is caused by small mites that burrow into the skin. The skin reacts to the mites, causing red itching bumps or blisters to form. If you develop scabies, your sexual partners and all members of your household should also be treated with a ...More…
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Bedbugs - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Bedbugs are parasites that can infest houses, particularly beds and mattresses, and feed on human blood. Their bite typically causes a large, reddened and itchy wheal. Pesticides and good hygiene practices are usually required to rid a house of ...More…
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Lyme disease
Better Health — Lyme Disease is transmitted to humans by ticks. Although the disease occurs worldwide, there is no conclusive evidence that it has been found in Australia. Lyme Disease is transmitted to humans by ticks. Although the disease occurs worldwide, ...More…
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Pubic lice (crabs)
Better Health — Pubic lice, or crab lice, infest pubic hair. They can also sometimes affect hair of the armpit, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard and torso. Pubic lice are usually sexually transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. Lice infestation causes no serious ...More…
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Head lice (nits) - treatment and control
Better Health — Head lice are small insects that live on the scalp and lay eggs (nits) on the hair. Lice and nits cause an itchy scalp. Head lice are common in children and their families. Medicated treatments to kill lice and nits are available. Wash the ...More…