Then comes the itchiness. Some people do suffer severe reactions to mosquito bites. It's a condition often referred to as "skeeter syndrome" and is an allergic reaction caused by the protein in ...

Ever wonder why sometimes at a backyard party, the person next to you is getting bitten by mosquitoes, but not you? Or not. Mosquitoes can smell their dinner from an impressive distance of up to ...

If you've been feeling hassled by horseflies and mobbed by mosquitoes, here's how to cope ... What is anaphylaxis? An allergic reaction that spreads through the whole body Itching and swelling ...

“The saliva of mosquitoes is like a pharmacy. It's a cocktail of drugs and protein that will regulate several biological processes,” said Joel Vega-Rodriguez, a parasitologist and vector entomologist ...

However, if you have an allergy to the string, you need to seek immediate medical attention. Mosquitoes are perhaps best known for leaving behind small, red bumps that are extremely itchy.