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Why does it itch when you get bit by a mosquito?

Anawee
in Medical Science

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Basically it is assumed that the saliva of the mosquitos triggers a weak allergic reaction. However, it should be noted that there are apparently histamine-dependend as well as histamine-independent pathways resulting in the itch. The latter mechanisms is not quite clear, but seems to play a major role.

Basically it is assumed that the saliva of the mosquitos triggers a weak allergic reaction. However, it should be noted that there are apparently histamine-dependend as well as histamine-independent pathways resulting in the itch. The latter mechanisms is not quite clear, but seems to play a major role.

true, histamines are responsible :)

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