Often, aside from the aggravating, incessant itching, you may not give much thought to mosquito bites.
But mosquito bites can be the beginning of a nightmare. One reason is that some folks who have a hypersensitivity to mosquito bites. A single mosquito bite can cause a heap of trouble. HMB – or hypersensitivity to mosquito bites – is a disease characterized by transient intense skin reaction and systemic inflammation. Clinical presentation of HMB resembles other mosquito allergic responses, and it can also be difficult to clinically distinguish HMB from other severe allergic reactions. This mosquito hypersensitivity actually belongs to the category of Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). One single mosquito bite may progress to systemic diseases for those unlucky folks who have the condition.
Mosquito bites can be your worst nightmare.
Symptoms Of The Epstein-Barr Virus – Or EBV
It is interesting to note that on the heels of the COVID 19 pandemic, clinical experts are researching potential links between EBV and other conditions, including cancer, autoimmune diseases, and long COVID.
Epstein-Barr Virus symptoms to watch for include:
- Fever
- Feeling tired or fatigued
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Swollen lymph nodes in your neck or underarms
- Swollen tonsils
- Enlarged spleen or swollen liver
- Body aches
- Skin rash
These bothersome symptoms can last for 2 to 4 weeks, though feelings of fatigue may linger for weeks or even months. In the event that you find out you have an enlarged spleen, doctors may recommend restricting contact sports until you’ve fully recovered to prevent rupture.
Can you avoid complications from mosquito bites?
When it comes to avoiding the after effects of having a dangerous mosquito bite, expert prevention is everything. Keep yourself, your family, and visitors to your home protected by a reputable Winchendon mosquito control company.
Also read: Why does a mosquito bite itch for so long?
Dave Macchia, Central Mass Mosquito Control Expert