Mosquito Bite
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
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Treatment
No treatment is necessary unless associated with a secondary transmitted infection.
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