Presentation
This paper reports two cases of patients with hypersensitivity reactions to mosquito bites, which were evaluated in our center presenting positive skin tests. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
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Jaffe, Nurul Nor, Mohsen Javadpour and Dominick McCabe, EBV driven natural killer cell disease of the central nervous system presenting as subacute cognitive decline, Human Pathology: Case Reports, 10.1016/j.ehpc.2017.06.007, 10, (64-68), (2017). [doi.org]
T cells present in or recruited to the mosquito bite area appear responsible for mediating the full delayed reaction. The full delayed reaction is a type IV hypersensitivity reaction. [en.wikipedia.org]
Treatment
The objective of this study was to review the so far reported treatment options for Wells syndrome in a systematic manner. [doi.org]
Treatment includes prevention, antihistamines and steroids in some cases. Specific immunotherapy still requires further study. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The best treatment for MBA in individuals with an EBV+ LPD vaires. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prognosis
Due to the good prognosis and tendency to resolve, systemic treatment should be limited to cases resistant to local therapy or with widespread lesions. [doi.org]
Lympoid cells at the bite site may also express the EBV1 viral gene, BZLF1; this gene promotes the lyses of its infected cell host and when detected in bite sites is a marker of a poor prognosis. [en.wikipedia.org]
Etiology
Although multiple potential triggers have been proposed, the exact etiology remains unresolved. [doi.org]
Epidemiology
Siphonaptera (Pulicidae) in dogs and cats of Colombia: Clinical and epidemiological aspects. [doi.org]
Les Moustiques de l'Afrique mediterranéenne [ Interactive identification guide to mosquitoes of North Africa, with database of information on morphology, ecology, epidemiology, and control. Mac/PC Numerous illustrations. [en.wikipedia.org]
Pathophysiology
"Clinical categories of exaggerated skin reactions to mosquito bites and their pathophysiology". Journal of Dermatological Science. 82 (3): 145–52. doi : 10.1016/j.jdermsci.2016.04.010. PMID 27177994. ^ Peng Z, Simons FE (August 2007). [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
Mosquito borne diseases in Western Australia Prevent mosquito bites at home Prevent mosquito bites on holiday in Australia Prevent mosquito bites on holiday overseas Prevent mosquito-borne disease on holiday overseas Insect repellent Acknowledgements [healthywa.wa.gov.au]
Use big spray on your kids check for bites, it's not 100% preventable obviously but do what you can to try.” [today.com]
The most effective way to avoid getting sick from viruses spread by mosquitoes when at home and during travel is to prevent mosquito bites. Mosquito bites can be more than just annoying and itchy. [cdc.gov]
More Information About Preventing Mosquito-Borne Illness Mosquitoes and the Diseases they Transmit Mosquito Control videos for homeowners Texas Health Science Center website on Zika virus Preventing Zika from Texas A&M Mosquito-borne Illness - City of [mckinneytexas.org]
Avoid Dengue by Preventing Mosquito Bites. CDC. June 11, 2018. Prevent Mosquito Bites. CDC. March 19, 2018. Steib BM, Geier M, Boeckh J. The Effect of Lactic Acid on Odor-Related Host Preference of Yellow Fever Mosquitoes. Chemical Senses. [everydayhealth.com]