01/21/2018 / By Earl Garcia
Insect bites and stings affect thousand of people across the United States each year, according to an article posted on the Medscape website. The article cited a report released by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC), which revealed that up to 28,087 people have had single exposure to insects in 2015 alone. The report added that approximately 1,400 of cases led to moderate reactions, while less than 45 cases developed major reactions.
The experts explained that a moderate reaction is classified through signs or symptoms that were more pronounced or systemic, while a major reaction is characterized by conditions that were life-threatening or were known to result in significant residual disability. However, the article stressed that the statistics shown in the AAPCC report were only the cases reported to American poison centers. The article added that the actual numbers may even be higher. The AAPCC 2015 Annual Report listed the cases of single-incident exposures for insects. The list revealed that:
The growing incidence of insect exposure across the country further highlighted the importance of wearing protective clothing that may repel potentially fatal insects. In line with this, the clothing firm Duluth Trading Company recently launched its line of “No Fly Zone” clothing apparel for men and women.
A report published on the Gear Institute website stated that while the collection was similar to those currently available in the market, Duluth’s No Fly Zone line was rugged in design and was touted to last up to 70 washes for each garment. The company’s collection includes the following products: (Related: Natural Treatment and Home Remedies Relieve Insect Stings and Bites.)
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