X20-X29: Contact with venomous animals and plants
X25: Contact with other venomous arthropods
The group of conditions referred to as "Contact with other venomous arthropods" involves harmful encounters with venomous insects and bugs. Such arthropods include insects like bees, wasps, and spiders, among others, which can inject venom into a human body during a bite or sting. The venom varies between arthropod species and can cause a spectrum of effects in individuals. Common symptoms might include localized pain, redness, and swelling, but can also become systemic, leading to signs such as nausea, dizziness, difficulty breathing, or a rapid heart rate. The progression of these conditions largely depends on the type of arthropod involved and the person's immune response. Individuals with allergies to specific venoms can experience severe reaction known as anaphylaxis. Contact with venomous arthropods primarily affects the integumentary (skin) and immune systems but can potentially have widespread effects if the venom enters the bloodstream.
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