title: [Mosquito allergy].
abstract: Virtually all Finns are sensitized to mosquito bites already during childhood. Skin reactions caused by mosquito bites vary from rapidly appearing urticarial wheals to persistent itching papules. Allergic shock is fortunately extremely rare. The symptoms are strongest in early summer. Immediate symptoms result from proteins that get into the skin along with mosquito saliva and induce the production of IgE class antibodies by the body. The originating mechanism of delayed symptoms is unclear. Both immediate and delayed symptoms of mosquito allergy can be relieved with antihistamine drugs.
authors.affiliation: Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos.
authors.forename: Henrikki
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Brummer-Korvenkontio
authors.forename: Timo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Reunala
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D009033:Culicidae; D005387:Finland; D006633:Histamine Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007073:Immunoglobulin E / Q000276:immunology; D007299:Insect Bites and Stings / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology*; D012463:Saliva / Q000276:immunology; D014581:Urticaria / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D006633:Histamine Antagonists; D007073:Immunoglobulin E