mosquito bite
After a mosquito bite, itchy bumps develop on the skin, through which the mosquito feeds on human blood. In most cases, the bite is harmless, but there may be large swelling, pain and redness. This condition mainly develops in children
Some virus or parasite-carrying mosquitoes can transmit serious diseases In many parts of the world, infected mosquitoes transmit West Nile virus to humans Other mosquito-borne diseases: yellow fever, malaria and some brain infections (encephalitis)
Female mosquitoes feed on human blood Female mosquitoes have proboscis to penetrate the skin and suck blood. Male mosquitoes do not have a similar blood-sucking ability because they do not lay eggs and do not need blood proteins.
After feeding on human blood, the mosquito releases saliva into the human skin. Proteins in saliva trigger a mild immune system response that causes the usual itchiness and swelling.
Most people do not notice a mosquito bite at all After a few bites, the condition can be expected to appear immediately after the mosquito bites Symptoms:
- A swollen, white bump that develops a few minutes after the bite.
- Hard, itchy brownish red bumps that develop 1 or more days after the bite
- Swelling around the bite
- Small blisters instead of hardened bumps
- Dark spots that look like bruises
