Description Mosquito bites are ...
Description
Mosquito bites are generally not dangerous. Mosquitoes can pass infections to humans through their saliva during a bite. Examples of such disease include: West Nile virus, malaria, Dengue fever, and Japanese encephalitis.
Symptoms
Red itchy bumps in the area of the bite.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Family Practice
Treatment
No treatment is necessary unless associated with a secondary transmitted infection.