What's Eating You? Mosquitoes (Culicidae)

Cutis. 2022 Mar;109(3):126-128. doi: 10.12788/cutis.0472.

Abstract

Mosquito bites cause a variety of reactions ranging from pruritic papules to severe systemic hypersensitivity reactions. The salivary glands of mosquitoes have been found to contain more than 70 different allergens. Herein, we describe the pathophysiology and clinical appearance of mosquito bite reactions as well as proper management of this condition.

MeSH terms

  • Allergens
  • Animals
  • Culicidae*
  • Humans
  • Hypersensitivity* / etiology
  • Immunotherapy
  • Insect Bites and Stings* / complications
  • Insect Bites and Stings* / diagnosis

Substances

  • Allergens