CNA Lifestyle·3 min read·easy
Not all itchy bites are from mosquitoes: How to tell if a sandfly got you instead
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Khoo Bee Khim
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Health experts in Singapore are advising beachgoers on how to distinguish between mosquito bites and sandfly bites, which are often more intensely itchy. The article provides guidance on identifying these insects and when to seek medical attention for bites.
Those tiny, intensely itchy bites after a trip to the beach or a coastal park may not be from mosquitoes. Here's how to tell if a sandfly is the culprit, why its bites can itch more, what treatments help, and when you should see a doctor.
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