[Adverse reactions to mosquito bites in scholars from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico].
BACKGROUND
Allergic reactions to insect bites are a global problem, the true incidence and prevalence of morbidity from adverse reactions to mosquito bites are unknown.


OBJECTIVE
To describe the adverse reactions to mosquito bites in school-age children of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.


METHODS
A cross-sectional descriptive study was made via a randomized application of questionnaires to children from public elementary schools in the metropolitan area of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.


RESULTS
A total of 11 public schools randomly selected were included in the study. One thousand questionnaires were submitted, of which 506 fulfilled the inclusion criteria; 55% were females. Seventy-six percent referred adverse reactions to mosquito bites, itching (75%) and rash (72%) being the most frequent ones, in the last 12 months.


CONCLUSIONS
Adverse reactions to mosquito bites occur frequently. Early detection is important to establish a prompt treatment.
Centro Regional de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica, Hospital Universitario José Eleuterio González, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. aarias45@hotmail.com.
María Amelia
MA
Manrique López
Sandra N
SN
González Díaz
Alfredo
A
Arias Cruz
Giovanni A
GA
Sedó Mejía
José Ignacio
JI
Canseco Villarreal
Ernesto Antonio
EA
Gómez Retamoza
Olga Magdalena
OM
Padrón López
Miguel Angel
MA
Cruz Moreno
Guillermo Daniel
GD
Cisneros Salazar
D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D009033:Culicidae; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000453:epidemiology; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings; D008800:Mexico / Q000453:epidemiology