Research Notes on Mosquito Bites
Although most mosquito bites are usually just itchy and annoying, mosquitoes can carry diseases. In the United States, the likelihood of catching a serious disease from a mosquito is low. However, since there is a risk of disease, the best action is prevention of mosquito breeding grounds, such as standing water. Using a mosquito repellent is also advised.
Fast Facts:
- Only female mosquitoes bite people.
- Female mosquitoes must feed on blood to produce fertile eggs.
- There are about 3000 species of mosquitoes that have been described world wide.
5 Great Resources on Mosquito Bites
- Mayo Clinic: Mosquito Bites
- WebMD: Tips During Mosquito Season
- Quamut: Home Pest Control - How to Control Mosquitoes
- NBC11: The Sting Of Summer -- Take A Bite Out Of Mosquito Myths
- Survive Outdoors: Mosquito Information
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5 Latest Headlines on Mosquito Bites
What are Mosquito Bites?
- Pest World for Kids: Learn About Mosquito
- Mosquito Control Work in New Jersey Rutgers: Why Do Mosquitoes Leave Welts When They Bite?
- Extension Disaster Education Network: Why Do Mosquitoes Bite?
What are the Symptoms of Mosquito Bites?
- KidsHealth: Hey! A Mosquito Bit Me! - What a Mosquito Bite Looks and Feels Like
- Virtual Children's Hospital: Mosquito Bites - What are the Symptoms?
- Mayo Clinic: Mosquito Bites - Symptoms
What are the Complications of Mosquito Bites?
- UpToDate: West Nile Virus Infection - Transmission - Bird-Mosquito-Human Cycle
- Mayo Clinic: Mosquito Bites - Complications
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Malaria - Cause
What are the Treatments and Medications for Mosquito Bites?
- DrGreene: Tips For Treating Mosquito Bites
- Healthlink: Warding Off Insect Bites - Insect Repellent and Bite Treatment
- The Washington Post: Will Nothing Stop That Infernal Itch? - Option 2: Trust to Science
What are the Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Mosquito Bites?
- Wikipedia: Mosquito - Treatment of Mosquito Bites
- TipNut: Over 40 Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Tips
- Buzzle: Mosquito Bites - Treating Mosquito Bites
How Do You Prevent Mosquito Bites?
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: West Nile Virus Fight The Bite! - Avoid Mosquito Bites
- American Academy of Family Physicians: DEET vs. Other Mosquito Repellents: A Comparison
- WrongDiagnosis: Prevention of Mosquito Bite
Wisdom, Blogs, and Message Boards about Mosquito Bites
- Parenting.com: Mosquito Bite.....
- Compassion: A Mosquito Bite Away
- Justmommies: Mosquito bites on Infants, Prevention? Treatment?
Foundations and Support Groups on Mosquito Bites
- Nothing But Nets: Nothing But Nets Campaign
- Malaria No More: A Comprehensive Approach
- Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: Malaria Forum Keynote Address
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Mosquito Bites
- PubMed Central: Articles About Mosquito Bites
- JAMA: Articles on Mosquito Bites
- Google Scholar: Mosquito Bite Articles
Clinical Trials on Mosquito Bites
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Clinical Trials on Mosquito Bites
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- Contributor: Catherine Kowalski
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- Last update: Oct. 2, 2008
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