Diseases Caused By Mosquito Bites- 603 Questions Answered

I have a question as i shifted to a new locality in Chandigarh and there are many mosquitoes here, and i have been bitten my many almost everyday, so am i at a risk of getting dengue or malaria? My question is tha can every mosquito bite cause malaria or dengue. Or the mosquito has to bite someone having dengue and then if he bites me only then the

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Dr. Devesh Goel General Practitioner | Delhi

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For full home based care round the clock and expert advice following the latest protocol consult me. For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. Y ... Read More

Despite taking several precautions I can see mosquito bites on face and neck of my 8 month old daughter, How to make sure that these are not dengue , malaria or any other mosquito born disease bites ?

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Dr. Sneha Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Preventive measures like mosquito nets, windows with screens, no still water near / around house, cover arms with long sleeves & legs with light cotton clothes , can use baby friendly repellents. If ... Read More

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My son is 7 years old and suffering severe itching and red rash due to mosquito bites.. Have applied odomos .. suthol.. nothing helps him at all.. Pls. Pls. Guide if any cream or lotion which can soothe him and further protect.. Thanku so much ..

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Dr. Pallavi R Hegde Ayurveda | Bangalore

Apply ghee as like ointment daily minimum 3 times. ... Read More

I'm living in Malta for a 2 month internship where mosquitos tend to bite every now and then, two nights ago I was bitten below my undereye which then began to swell massively yesterday evening after a 20 minute nap. I have used ice to help can the swelling however this morning I have woken up and it is worse.

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Dr. Jatin Wadhwa Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon | Faridabad

It might be allergic or may have resulted in cellulitis. ... Read More

Mosquito bite an insect bite or an animal bite???. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . ..

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Dr. Priyanka Reddy General Physician | Nellore

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Hello doctor asking for my toddler how to differentiate normal mosquito bite from dengue mosquito bite.. Even though I was careful one or two mosquito bites are there .. So how to differentiate it.

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Dr. Akshay Wanvat Pediatrician | Indore

Mosquito bites cannot be differentiated on the basis of the bite marks. Just try to keep your baby safe from any Mosquito bite because there are many Mosquito borne diseases. Keep baby covered and avo ... Read More

I was bitten by a mosquito slightly different from normal ones. It's appearance was it was black and had white stripes on it's leg. After the bite the affected area has swollen and I'm now worried if I'm infected by a disease carrying mosquito. Maybe Dengue

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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Hello, LOCALLY APPLY BETNOVATE N two three times. Tab sigmoflam two times after food. Tab azee500 one per day for three to five days. If needed CONSULT A skin SPECIALIST.ok. ... Read More

I have been facing mosquito bites all over my hands and legs. None of my friends living in same flat experience it. It is causing itching. What should be done and possible reason.

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Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

This is called prurigo. Only few people are susceptible to this. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

Hello doctors, How to differentiate between normal mosquito bite and dengue mosquito bite? Will applying coconut oil prevents us from mosquito bite is that fact or myth?

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Dr. Siddhant Kushwaha General Physician | Delhi

There’s no such thing like normal mosquito bite, secondly every bite has a character like itchy red rash. Coconut oil is not proven mosquito repellent ... Read More

Something bites me in my arm yesterday I think it's mosquito bite, my arm is swollen and red, it's swollen around 9 cm in my arm, my arm hurt me and I have headache little bit. The bite area warmer than my body temperature. I live in Cleveland Ohio USA I'm worried cause i had mosquito bite last month it wasn't like this time.

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Dr. Sushma Shah General Physician | Vadodara

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HELLO, SWOLLEN RED N HOT AREA MEANS IT IS INFLATED. APPLY LOCALLY THROMBOPHOB GEL THREE HOURLY THAN FOUR TIMES A DAY. TABLET SIGMOFLAM TWO-TIMES A DAY AFTER LUNCH AND DINNER FOR THREE TO FIVE DAYS. ... Read More

Pimple like mosquito bite but not mosquito bite below eye in eye circle without pain doesn't go away is it dangerous I don't have any other problems

Asked for Female, 35 Years 25 Views v

Dr. Bhumika Mahawar Dermatologist | Dehradun

Kindly share pictures Proper history and evaluation required ... Read More

I have very tiny bumps on my hand and foot the reason it's I don't know mosquito or not or some allergy but I want solution please

Asked for Female, 21 Years 138 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ... Read More

I am getting sudden mosquito bite like bumps all over my legs and arms multiple times in a day since the last 1 week. They are very itchy and usually go away on their own after some time. But again recurs after couple of hours. I have not changed my diet recently or any other changes for that matter. I don't have any known allergies or any other he

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I am getting sudden mosquito bite like bumps all over my legs and arms multiple times in a day since the last 1 week. They are very itchy and usually go away on their own after some time. But again recurs after couple of hours. I have not changed my diet recently or any other changes for that matter. I don't have any known allergies or any other he

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Dr. Khushboo Sethia Dermatologist | Bangalore

Detailed history and examination with certain blood investigation to rule out internal causes is required for treatment. ... Read More

Hello Doctors, My 5 month old baby suffering from heat rashes and Mosquito bite, i am attached photos, Please suggest any Lotion and Treatment. Thank you

Asked for Female, 6 Years 85 Views v

Dr. Shebin C E Pediatrician | Kanyakumari

Greetings u can apply Dermocalm lotion for local application three times a day ... Read More

Please suggest a good mosquito repellent cream/lotion /gel /spray for my 9 month old baby..she gets a lot of mosquito bites..

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Dr. Deepika Gulati Pediatrician | Delhi

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Better to use a mosquito net instead of cream ... Read More

Currently I am in Ujjain madhya pradesh.yesterday night I went to my friends shop around 9:30 pm and got bitten by a mosquito on knucles side on hand vein.I didnt noticed it.After coming home when I saw that it got swollen a bit with little pain afterwards but no red rash or itching happened.Few minutes afterwards that bump went.now I am feeling sc

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Asked for Male, 35 Years 71 Views v

Dr. Himani Shah General Physician | Rajkot

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Hello doctor I always get bitten by mosquitoes and I have a habit of scratching it's too itchy and then it bleeds and leaves a mark that stay for many months. I have a few marks which are very old and looks black and bad. Could you suggest some ointment that will remove those marks.

Asked for Female, 36 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

My 12 month old got a bad swelling on eye due to mosquito bite. Given Atarax but she has vomited it out due to its bitter taste. What to do next to relieve the swelling

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Dr. Jeetendra G Katariya Pediatrician | Surat

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Mosquito bites turning into red bruises itchy please see pic attached.. whenever the mosquito bites it tirns red and it's there for more than a week

Asked for Female, 27 Years 873 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

Mosquito bit me and now I have 10 bites on my body. It's been one week but they're not gone. It's red swollen bumps (see attached pic) and it itches sometimes daily What cream or tablets to take?

Asked for Female, 29 Years 313 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

I was sleeping at night on bed I suddenly feel any thing bite in my little finger i suddenly feel a bite ..as sudden I wakeup and try to saw a insect but can't see. When I saw my finger is bleeding and a bite or injury spot is there I will attach in pic.please suggest medicine and what ever needed..and please tell the suspected thing what is that

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Asked for Female, 30 Years 751 Views v

Dr. Aasif Hussain General Physician | Araria

Inj Avil 22.75 IM stat ... Read More

Yesterday evening onwards I had red bumps like mosquito bites with itching on around eyes,hand and back area ...eyes becomes swelled. I have a problem of severe dust allergy .please suggest some medicine to treat these condition.

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Dr. Parna Roy Internal Medicine | Kolkata

For details Dr Parna WhatsApp Fees Rs 300 Contact number 9123*074149 ... Read More

My father has a chronic liver disease. And recently he's having severe itching all over the body, especially at night, it gets worse, which affects the sleep. His doctor assumed itching is due to the liver disease and he had prescribed some oral medicine ( Allegra - 120) and it's not working at all. Suggest any remedies or medicines to get relief f

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Dr. Rutik Paresh Gandhi General Surgery & Gasteroenterology | Pune

Connect over call to understand better. ... Read More

Can acid fly bites cause fever? My child has a low-grade fever along with the bites.

Asked for Male, 5 Years 48 Views v

Dr. Arpita Dermatologist | Ahmedabad

My kid who is 2.5 years old is having multiple mosquito bites. It is causing her itching and discomfort. Please suggest a cream for the same to help her symptoms

Asked for Male, 3 Years 368 Views v

Dr. Divya Nalamalapu Pediatrician | Hyderabad

You can apply dermadew caloe lotion Use Mosquito nets ... Read More

Can we use all out in a room for 3 months old baby...there are many Mosquito... if not pls suggest some alternative...she refuses Mosquito net pls suggest as there are many

Asked for Female, 46 Years 545 Views v

Dr. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Use bats and nets better ... Read More

Hello my son is 4 months old . Can we use good knight in same room for mosquito.or any other option to prevent mosquito bite . Please suggest

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Dr. Prathibha Reddy Pediatrician | Hyderabad

Better use nets . ... Read More

Hello Doctors, My 2 year old son often get big wounds of mosquito bites or any insect bite. Applied repellant to protect before bite. But yet failed to protect 100%. Plz suggest a cream for reducing itchiness and pimples due to bites

Asked for Female, 29 Years 99 Views v

Dr. Anil Sawjibhai Patel General Physician | Thane

You can try calamine lotion for itchiness. ... Read More

How do I prevent mosquitoes from biting my infant? Is there anything that I can apply on the mark to treat it?

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Dr. Twinkle Patel Dermatologist | Valsad

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My son is 7 years old and suffering severe itching and red rash due to mosquito bites.. Have applied odomos .. suthol.. nothing helps him at all.. Pls. Pls. Guide if any cream or lotion which can soothe him and further protect.. Thanku so much ..

Mosquito bite an insect bite or an animal bite???. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . ..

Hello doctor asking for my toddler how to differentiate normal mosquito bite from dengue mosquito bite.. Even though I was careful one or two mosquito bites are there .. So how to differentiate it.

I was bitten by a mosquito slightly different from normal ones. It's appearance was it was black and had white stripes on it's leg. After the bite the affected area has swollen and I'm now worried if I'm infected by a disease carrying mosquito. Maybe Dengue

I have been facing mosquito bites all over my hands and legs. None of my friends living in same flat experience it. It is causing itching. What should be done and possible reason.

Hello doctors, How to differentiate between normal mosquito bite and dengue mosquito bite? Will applying coconut oil prevents us from mosquito bite is that fact or myth?

Pimple like mosquito bite but not mosquito bite below eye in eye circle without pain doesn't go away is it dangerous I don't have any other problems

I have very tiny bumps on my hand and foot the reason it's I don't know mosquito or not or some allergy but I want solution please

Hello Doctors, My 5 month old baby suffering from heat rashes and Mosquito bite, i am attached photos, Please suggest any Lotion and Treatment. Thank you

Please suggest a good mosquito repellent cream/lotion /gel /spray for my 9 month old baby..she gets a lot of mosquito bites..

Hello doctor I always get bitten by mosquitoes and I have a habit of scratching it's too itchy and then it bleeds and leaves a mark that stay for many months. I have a few marks which are very old and looks black and bad. Could you suggest some ointment that will remove those marks.

My 12 month old got a bad swelling on eye due to mosquito bite. Given Atarax but she has vomited it out due to its bitter taste. What to do next to relieve the swelling

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Mosquito bit me and now I have 10 bites on my body. It's been one week but they're not gone. It's red swollen bumps (see attached pic) and it itches sometimes daily What cream or tablets to take?

Yesterday evening onwards I had red bumps like mosquito bites with itching on around eyes,hand and back area ...eyes becomes swelled. I have a problem of severe dust allergy .please suggest some medicine to treat these condition.

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Can we use all out in a room for 3 months old baby...there are many Mosquito... if not pls suggest some alternative...she refuses Mosquito net pls suggest as there are many

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Hello Doctors, My 2 year old son often get big wounds of mosquito bites or any insect bite. Applied repellant to protect before bite. But yet failed to protect 100%. Plz suggest a cream for reducing itchiness and pimples due to bites

How do I prevent mosquitoes from biting my infant? Is there anything that I can apply on the mark to treat it?

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