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    Mosquito bites usually cause redness and swelling from the allergic reaction to the mosquito's saliva. Rarely, infections can develop from the bite causing pus formation. Mosquitoes have scales on their wings and piercing mouthparts, with females needing blood meals to develop eggs while males feed on plant nectar. There are over 2,500 mosquito species worldwide with varying scientific names that describe features like color patterns or where they are commonly found. Mosquito control is important for reducing malaria but elimination of vectors is difficult as they have adapted to hide and developed resistance to some insecticides.

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    Mosquito bites usually cause redness and swelling from the allergic reaction to the mosquito's saliva. Rarely, infections can develop from the bite causing pus formation. Mosquitoes have scales on their wings and piercing mouthparts, with females needing blood meals to develop eggs while males feed on plant nectar. There are over 2,500 mosquito species worldwide with varying scientific names that describe features like color patterns or where they are commonly found. Mosquito control is important for reducing malaria but elimination of vectors is difficult as they have adapted to hide and developed resistance to some insecticides.

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    Mosquito bites usually cause redness and swelling from the allergic reaction to the mosquito's saliva. Rarely, infections can develop from the bite causing pus formation. Mosquitoes have scales on their wings and piercing mouthparts, with females needing blood meals to develop eggs while males feed on plant nectar. There are over 2,500 mosquito species worldwide with varying scientific names that describe features like color patterns or where they are commonly found. Mosquito control is important for reducing malaria but elimination of vectors is difficult as they have adapted to hide and developed resistance to some insecticides.

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    Mosquito Bite (Overview) Mosquito bites usually are not very visible on skin unless there is

    an allergic reaction or an infection following the bite. Allergic reaction will cause a redness
    white an infection may result in pus formation.
    MOSQUITO INFORMATION: INTRODUCTION
    Mosquitoes are insects belonging to the order Diptera, the
    True Flies. Like all True Flies, they have two wings, but
    unlike other flies, mosquito wings have scales. Female
    mosquitoes' mouthparts form a long piercing-sucking
    proboscis. Males differ from females by having feathery
    antennae and mouthparts not suitable for piercing skin. A
    mosquito's principal food is nectar or similar sugar source.
    There are over 2500 different species of mosquitoes throughout the world; about 200 species
    occur in the United States with 45 species occurring in Oregon. A new species, Ochlerotatus
    japonicus was reported from the Pierce County, Washington in 2002. Each mosquito species
    has a Latin scientific name, such as Anopheles quadrimaculatus. Anopheles is the "generic"
    name of a group of closely related mosquitoes and quadrimaculatus is the "species" name
    that represents a group of individuals that are similar in structure and physiology and capable
    of interbreeding. These names are used in a descriptive manner so that the name tells
    something about each particular mosquito, for example, Anopheles -- Greek meaning hurtful
    or prejudicial and quadrimaculatus -- Latin meaning four spots (4 dark spots on the wings).
    Some species have what are called "common names" as well as scientific names, such as
    Ochlerotatus taeniorhynchus , the "black salt marsh mosquito."

    Mosquito control is an important component of malaria control strategy, although elimination


    of malaria in an area does not require the elimination of all Anopheles mosquitoes. In North
    America and Europe for example, although the vector Anopheles mosquitoes are still present,
    the parasite has been eliminated. Socio-economic improvements (e.g., houses with screened
    windows, air conditioning) combined with vector reduction efforts and effective treatment
    have led to the elimination of malaria without the complete elimination of the vectors. On the
    other, controlling these highly adapted, flying and hiding vectors is indeed a formidable task.
    Development of resistance to insecticides has compounded the problem. Ban on non-

    biodegradable and non-eco-friendly insecticides like DDT also


    may have contributed to the resurgence of malaria.

    Mosquito Definition
    Why Do Mosquito Bite?
    Picture

    Mosquito Bite, Source


    picturesofinsectbites
    It is typically female

    mosquitoes

    that bite a human. Male

    mosquitoes

    generally feed on plant

    juices

    nectar while females feed

    on

    blood.

    female

    This

    is

    because

    and
    human

    mosquitoes get from human blood nutrients that are essential for them to produce eggs.
    How Does a Mosquito Bite?
    Picture 2 How Does a Mosquitos Body
    Work

    Source google
    The mouthparts of mosquitoes are specially
    designed to pierce the surface of animals
    and plants. They have special sensory
    receptors that help them become aware of
    sources of blood. They have special heat,
    chemical and visual sensors on their body. The chemical sensors let them be aware of
    presence of carbon dioxide.
    When animals give out carbon dioxide while breathing out, mosquitoes can detect the source
    of Co2 and bite them.
    Mosquito Bites Symptoms
    Mosquito Bites can give rise to a number of symptoms like : Inflammation
    In Mosquito Bites swelling is one of the main symptoms. It arises as an automatic immune
    response of the body to the saliva injected by the mosquito bite. In severe cases, swelling can
    last for a few hours.
    Itchiness: Itchiness is the main symptom of mosquito bites. Itchy feeling arises as a natural
    reaction of the body against the saliva, which is a foreign object. Itchiness may last for 5-6
    hours in severe cases.

    Malaria: This infective disease arises as a long term effect of a mosquito bite. It is caused by
    the transmission of Sporozoan parasites into the body of the victim through the sting of an
    infected Anopheles mosquito. The disorder causes chills and fever and may even give rise to
    death if left untreated or not treated properly.
    Yellow Fever: This tropical disease results from an infection by the transmission of arbovirus
    from mosquitoes of type Aedes especially Haemagogus and A. Aegypti. It is marked by
    jaundice, high fever and also Gastrointestinal Haemorrhaging in some cases.
    Dengue Fever: This severe infectious tropical disease results from an infection of the body by
    an arbovirus, a kind of RNA virus that is transmitted by mosquitoes. Such an infected
    Mosquito Bite causes highly discomforting
    Mosquito Bite effects like headaches,
    aching joints, muscular pain, rashes and
    fever.
    Viral Encephalitis: This is a very painful
    disease that is characterized by swelling of
    the brain. It is generally caused by a virus
    transmitted by mosquitoes. It gives rise to
    symptoms like nausea, drowsiness,
    headache, neck pain and fever.
    How To Treat Mosquito Bites?: Mosquito Bites treatment can be done by reducing the
    symptoms. Severe itchiness can be reduced with the aid of oral medicines like Benadryl and
    topical application of antihistamines.
    Picture 4 Mosquito Bites Picture, Source buzzle: Antihistamines help to curb allergic
    Mosquito Bites. Corticosteroids like Triamcinolone and Hydrocortisone can also be used to
    control severe cases of swelling.
    Insect Bites and Stings
    Dr. L.Ciraldo
    recommends
    several
    different
    approaches:
    Cortisone
    cream, OTC
    fade cream,
    or cocoa butter can be applied to darkened lesions to help fade scars. Would you like to video
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