Anawee Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Why does it itch when you get bit by a mosquito? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua201 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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