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2. Mosquito bite allergy - Wikipedia

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   Mosquito bite allergies, also termed hypersensitivity to mosquito bites, are excessive reactions of varying severity to mosquito bites. They are allergic hypersensitivity reactions caused by the non-toxic allergenic proteins contained in the saliva injected by a female mosquito (male mosquitos do not take blood-meals) at the time it takes its ...

3. Insect repellent - Wikipedia

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   Insect repellent. A mosquito coil. An insect repellent (also commonly called " bug spray ") is a substance applied to the skin, clothing, or other surfaces to discourage insects (and arthropods in general) from landing or climbing on that surface. Insect repellents help prevent and control the outbreak of insect-borne (and other arthropod ...

4. Mosquito-borne disease - Wikipedia

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   A mosquito's period of feeding is often undetected; the bite only becomes apparent because of the immune reaction it provokes. When a mosquito bites a human, it injects saliva and anti-coagulants. With the initial bite to an individual, there is no reaction, but with subsequent bites, the body's immune system develops antibodies. The bites ...

5. The bite is on: What to know about the viruses ... - AOL

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   Symptoms for both of the viruses, which can begin anywhere from three days to two weeks after the mosquito bite, include: Fever. Headache. Fatigue. Nausea. The viruses become a serious problem if ...

6. Why do mosquito bites itch? What to know about these blood ...

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   When a female mosquito bites you and sucks your blood, it leaves behind saliva in your bloodstream. Your body reacts to this saliva secretion as an allergen, causing your body to react with a bump ...

7. U.S. Towns Are On High Alert About This Rare, Deadly Mosquito ...

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   The best way to avoid EEE is to do your best to avoid mosquito bites. According to the CDC, that includes: Using insect repellent. Wearing long-sleeved shirts and pants. Treating your clothing and ...