Melissa Gilbert hospitalized after severe bug bite.
Melissa Gilbert, known for her role in Little House On the Prairie, spent a night in the ER after suffering from an insect bite that caused an abscess and cellulitis. Gilbert warned her followers to take bug bites seriously and seek medical attention if they swell up. She was treated with an IV of antibiotics and is now resting at home. Gilbert has previously spoken about her decision to stop using cosmetic procedures and embrace aging gracefully.