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Expert Q&A
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| By Aneema Van Groenou, M.D. General Medicine | ||
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We travel a lot with the kids, and I'm concerned about insects in different areas. Is this something I should be concerned about?
Most insect bites are simply annoying. But some bites, like that of a Lyme-disease-infected tick or a malaria-carrying mosquito, can cause disease. If you are spending time outdoors around your neighborhood, chances are you won't even have to think about insects. Insects that carry disease are rare in urban areas in the United States, even when there are a lot of bugs. You can check with your doctor or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site at www.cdc.gov to learn what insects and illnesses exist in a specific area.
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