RT Book, Section A1 Schwartz, Robert A. A1 Steen, Christopher J. A2 Goldsmith, Lowell A. A2 Katz, Stephen I. A2 Gilchrest, Barbara A. A2 Paller, Amy S. A2 Leffell, David J. A2 Wolff, Klaus SR Print(0) ID 56094994 T1 Chapter 210. Arthropod Bites and Stings T2 Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, 8e YR 2012 FD 2012 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-166904-7 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56094994 RD 2024/04/20 AB |PrintArthropod Bites and Stings at a GlanceMany arthropod species are capable of inflicting bites and stings on humans.Reactions to arthropod assaults can range from mild to life threatening.Arthropods also serve as vectors for systemic diseases.The terrestrial arthropods of medical importance include the orders Arachnida (arachnids), Chilopoda (centipedes), Diplopoda (millipedes), and Insecta (insects).