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- Only female mosquitoes bite The Library of Congress: Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Me and Not My Friend?
- Male mosquitoes feed on flower nectar The Library of Congress: Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Me and Not My Friend?
- Female mosquitoes require blood to produce fertile eggsRutgers: FAQ's on Mosquitoes
- Feeds every 3 to 4 daysSurvive Outdoors: Mosquito Information
- Can cause serious diseasesMayo Clinic: Mosquito Bites: Complications
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A mosquito bite is caused by a female mosquito seeking blood for food. The irritation and swelling that is typically associated by a mosquito bite is an allergic reaction to the mosquito's saliva.Mayo Clinic: Causes Rutgers: FAQ's on Mosquitoes
How a Mosquito Bites
The female mosquito lands on the body of the intended victim. She then inserts her long, thin needle-like mouth, the proboscis, into the skin. The mosquito's saliva contains anticoagulants, which prevent the victim's blood from clotting. She then draws out the blood into her abdomen.Mayo Clinic: Mosquito Bites: Causes Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service: Why Do Mosquitoes Bite Malaria Site: Anopheles MosquitoSymptoms of Mosquito Bites
Symptoms from a mosquito bite might include redness, itching and swelling of the skin.WrongDiagnosis: List of Symptoms of Mosquito BiteTreatment for Mosquito Bites
There are several methods that can be used to treat mosquito bites, including antihistamines, ice packs, anti-itch lotions, topical anesthetics and anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen or naproxen.DrGreene: Tips For Treating Mosquito BitesPrevention
Mosquito bite prevention includes methods such as applying insect repellents, wearing light-colored clothing and covering up exposed skin. Actions can also be taken to reduce the number of mosquitoes in the area.Mayo Clinic: Mosquito Bites: PreventionMosquito-Borne Diseases
Diseases caused by the bite of a mosquito include West Nile virus, dengue fever, malaria and yellow fever.Mayo Clinic: Complications-
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Mosquito Bite Questions
Does anyone have a reliable remedy for mosquito bites? 1 AnswerI suffer from Skeeter syndrome, so this time of year is hell for me. Here's a few things I use to stop the itch: Camomile lotion - Sooths the irritation like ma... read more
How do u not scratch a mosquito bite when it itches?!?! 5 AnswersThere's no better remedy to this than a anti itch cream. You can get one at Wal-mart. But if you haven't bought one yet, you can use ice. I had a terrible itch ... read more
Oh my gosh! I'm seriously gonna cry! My mosquito bites are really itchy! I don't know wat to do!?! Any 1 w/ a mosquito bite remedy?! PLEASE? 3 AnswersTake a really hot shower. Apply wet bar soap on the skin. Use rubbing alcohol. Make a paste of baking soda and water and apply to the itchy areas. Use Aloe ver... read more
Anyone got a good natural remedy for mosquito bite itch? Caladryl just doesnt seem to last that long sometimes. 3 AnswersYou can use After Bite. You can also try, crushed Tums mixed with water. You can wash the bite area with hot water and soap. Also rubbing wet barsoap on the bit... read more
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Mosquito Bite Clinical Trials
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Mosquito Bite Clinical Trials
Mosquito Bite Discussion and Blogs
- Keloland TV (Sioux Falls, SD): A Bite Out Of The Mosquito Control Program (April 29, 2008)
- TipNut: Over 40 Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Tips (July 14, 2007) | How to Prevent Mosquito Bites (June 15, 2007)
- Care2: 7 Quick Fixes for Mosquito Bites (January 24, 2004)
- MedHelp: Mosquito Bite Discussion
- NaturesNaturalHealing: Mosquito Bites
- NetDoctor.co.uk: Infected Mosquito Bite
- Avoid Mosquito Bites: Mosquito Bite Prevention
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