{"id":202,"date":"2013-07-26T08:27:31","date_gmt":"2013-07-26T12:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/phd\/?p=124"},"modified":"2013-07-26T08:27:31","modified_gmt":"2013-07-26T12:27:31","slug":"what-au-pairs-need-to-know-about-mosquitoes-and-their-bites-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/phd\/2013\/07\/26\/what-au-pairs-need-to-know-about-mosquitoes-and-their-bites-2\/","title":{"rendered":"What au pairs need to know about mosquitoes and their bites."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"container\">\n<div id=\"navBar\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atr\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentMain\">\n<div id=\"contentMainCol1\">\n<div id=\"post-218\" class=\"post\">\n<div class=\"postInfo\"><span class=\"alignLeft\"> <\/span> <span class=\"alignRight comment\"><a title=\"Comment on What au pairs need to know about mosquitoes and their bites.\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atr\/2013\/07\/24\/what-au-pairs-need-to-know-about-mosquitoes-and-their-bites\/#respond\">No Comments<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"respond\">\n<p>The happy days of summer also brings along the itchy bites of  mosquitoes! Especially this summer, due to the large amount of rain we  have experienced. Here is some information about mosquitoes and their  bites that you may find helpful.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-217\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atr\/files\/2013\/07\/mosquitobite1.jpg\" alt=\"mosquito\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bites from mosquitoes carrying certain viruses or parasites can cause  severe illness. Infected mosquitoes in many parts of the world transmit  West Nile virus to humans. Other mosquito-borne infections include  yellow fever, malaria and some types of brain infection (encephalitis).  The prevalence of these diseases depends on the geographic location.  Certain areas of the world carry a greater risk of contracting these  diseases than others. Therefore, when travelling (especially in tropical  areas), do some research to determine the risk. This will allow you to  determine what threats exist from mosquito bites and other insects and  possibly make a treatment for a mosquito bite unnecessary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mosquito Bite Symptoms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After the bite occurs, humans require some sort of mosquito bite  treatment in order to ease the symptoms that occur. A mosquito bite  usually results in redness and minor local swelling around the mosquito  bite site. Itching is also very common and tends to last longer than the  swelling, which subsides after a few hours. The itching is caused by a  skin reaction to the mosquito\u2019s saliva. These symptoms usually occur  soon after the mosquito bite has occurred.<\/p>\n<p>After many bites, some people become rather insensitive to them and  their skin barely reacts. However, for others the mosquito bite symptoms  become more severe with more bites. In fact, some people are considered  allergic to mosquito bites and these individuals would definitely  benefit from a mosquito bite treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike allergic reactions to bee stings or wasp stings, where an  allergic response can cause immediate death, this same response from a  mosquito bite is very rare. Instead, symptoms of an allergic response to  a mosquito bite involve more significant swelling of the skin with  sometimes very large hives or welts forming, more redness at the bite  site, and extreme itching. These symptoms tend to last much longer than  in non-allergic individuals, sometimes lasting two or three days. In  more severe cases, blistering and bruising may also be the response.  Overall, it is a much more uncomfortable and painful situation for the  victim and a bite treatment becomes important.<\/p>\n<p>American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA), an international  organization of nearly 2,000 public health professionals, formed in  1935. Recommends the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mosquito Bite Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mosquito bites are annoying for individuals, but often no mosquito  bite treatment is used. However, because of the possibility of  contracting one of the above mentioned diseases, it is very important to  avoid getting bitten as much as possible. Prevention is the best  treatment.<br \/>\nIn order to reduce the risk of being bitten:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply insect repellent containing DEET (N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide)  when outdoors during mosquito season. Read the precautions of the  product carefully since these products can irritate the eyes, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Wear shirts with long-sleeves, long pants, a hat, shoes, and socks  when outdoors. Use of mosquito netting is also recommended in areas with  higher concentrations of mosquitoes. Spray repellent on clothing  because mosquitoes will bite through thin clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Wear light colored clothing, since dark colored clothes attract more mosquitoes.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid wearing scented products. Perfumes, etc. will attract mosquitoes.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid times when these insects are more likely to bite such as early morning and evenings.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the number of mosquitoes in outdoor areas by emptying sources  of standing water. Mosquitoes lay their eggs and breed in these areas.<\/li>\n<li>Report dead birds found to authorities so that they can be checked for West Nile Virus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Following these steps will go a long way to preventing bites and the subsequent need for a treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mosquito Bite Treatment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In order to get relief from the mosquito bite symptoms, a mosquito  bite treatment is required. A treatment for mosquito bites involves  washing the affected areas with soap and water to ensure no infections  develop and to help reduce the itch. Applying soap directly to the bite  has been suggested as an itch remover. Use a cold compress on the bite  site to help alleviate the itch, swelling, and redness. A bite treatment  may also involve some of the procedures listed below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Making a paste of baking soda and water and spreading it over the bites.<\/li>\n<li>Using calamine lotion or a topical anesthetic to help relieve the itch and pain.<\/li>\n<li>Itching can also be relieved by using a one percent hydrocortisone cream.<\/li>\n<li>Anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen will help with the swelling and pain.<\/li>\n<li>The use of antihistamines is also a useful mosquito bite treatment because they will alleviate the itch and swelling.<\/li>\n<li>Aloe vera gel is an effective all natural mosquito bite treatment.  This compound reduces swelling and itching and soothes the affected  area.<\/li>\n<li>A mosquito bite treatment is also available in the form of commercial products specifically designed for this purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not scratching the mosquito bite area is an effective treatment for a  mosquito bite. Scratching prolongs the swelling, itch, and discomfort,  and can open the skin and cause an infection. If your mosquito bite  becomes red and swollen and if the area around the bite feels warm to  the touch, the bite may be infected. If this condition persists and does  not respond to a standard mosquito bite treatment, then consult a  physician<\/p>\n<p>If unusual symptoms develop about five days after being bitten by a  mosquito, then a standard mosquito bite treatment is ineffective and a  visit to a physician should be a priority. Unusual symptoms can include  severe headaches, fever, skin rashes, nausea and vomiting,  disorientation, chills, and muscle pains.<\/p>\n<form action=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atr\/wp-comments-post.php\" method=\"post\"><a title=\"Log out of this account\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atr\/wp-login.php?action=logout&amp;redirect_to=http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.aupairinamerica.com%2Fatr%2F2013%2F07%2F24%2Fwhat-au-pairs-need-to-know-about-mosquitoes-and-their-bites%2F&amp;_wpnonce=dad4438a0a\"><\/a><textarea cols=\"100%\" rows=\"10\" name=\"comment\"><\/textarea><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 9px;clear: both\"><a title=\"WP-SpamFree WordPress Anti-Spam Plugin\" href=\"http:\/\/www.polepositionmarketing.com\/library\/wp-spamfree\/\">S<\/a><\/p>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"contentMainCol2\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"widget widget_links\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atr\"><\/a> <a title=\"Comment on What au pairs need to know about mosquitoes and their bites.\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/atr\/2013\/07\/24\/what-au-pairs-need-to-know-about-mosquitoes-and-their-bites\/#respond\">No Comments<\/a> The happy days of summer also brings along the itchy bites of mosquitoes! 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