title: [Itching caused by insects].
abstract: Papular urticaria is a cutaneous manifestation caused by the sensitization to salivary antigens inoculated in insect bites. It is mainly seen in children. Clinical, aetiological, epidemiological, histophatological and immunological features are considered, as well as prevention and treatment aspects.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications*; D019476:Insect Proteins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007313:Insecta; D008925:Mites; D011537:Pruritus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012471:Salivary Proteins and Peptides / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001098:Spider Bites / Q000150:complications*; D014581:Urticaria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D019476:Insect Proteins; D012471:Salivary Proteins and Peptides