Mosquito Bites Allergy Overview

Mosquitoes - and mosquito bites - are annoying. Worse, sometimes biting mosquitoes that transmit diseases like West Nile virus, malaria and dengue.

It is very likely to get mosquito bites at dawn or dusk, when mosquitoes are most active. But it is not always possible or desirable to stay indoors during those times. Fortunately, you can take steps to ward off mosquitoes.

However, no method is foolproof. If you are bitten, the signs and symptoms of mosquito bites - redness, itching and swelling - may not appear until two days after being bitten.

A number of treatments such as oral antihistamines and topical lotions may relieve itching from mosquito bites.