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MOSCOW, August 1 Unknown insects began to terrorize the inhabitants of the Leninsky urban district, about 20 people complained about the bites of creatures resembling scorpions, reported in the press service of the Vidnovskaya Regional Clinical Hospital.
«What kind of insect bites residents is difficult to determine. According to the victims, the creature is very similar to a scorpion, but light in color and much smaller,» the medical facility said.
According to the department, patients complained that the bitten place hurts, itches, turns red and swells. One of the local residents admitted that she did not attach importance to the bite on her leg. But the affected area increased, reddened and itched more and more.
Doctors said that this case is not an isolated one and about 20 people have already treated them with the same symptoms.
«When bitten by unknown insects, it is extremely important to immediately seek medical help,» said Timur Asanov, a general practitioner of the Vidnovskaya Regional Clinical Hospital.
While waiting for the doctor, it is necessary to treat the bite site with an antiseptic to prevent infection of the wound, as well as apply a bandage from a sterile bandage, apply ice or a cold compress to prevent the possible spread of poison. You definitely need to drink a lot. Antihistamines can also help, which will prevent the development of an allergic reaction, added in a medical facility. /ria.ru/20230712/ukus-1883831072.html» data-title=»In Gorky Park, the data about the girl fainting after being bitten by a squirrel were denied»>