Skeeter syndrome
Skeeter syndrome is a localized allergic reaction to mosquito bites,[1] consisting of inflammation and sometimes fever. It is caused by allergenic polypeptides in mosquito saliva and is therefore not contagious.[2]
Although the term seems informal, it has appeared in the published literature.[3]
Diagnosis
Clinical examination alone cannot distinguish between a response caused by infection, such as cellulitis, and skeeter syndrome. However, skeeter syndrome usually progresses over the course of hours versus cellulitis, which typically will evolve over the course of several days. As such, accurate history is imperative when making the diagnosis. Since IgE and IgG are key players in mosquito allergy, diagnosis can be confirmed by an immunosorbent assay measuring IgE and IgG to mosquito saliva antigens.[citation needed]
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