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October 2022 PMID 36211437

Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment.

Ashley Vander Does, Angelina Labib, Gil Yosipovitch

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Peak: 6 in Sep 2022
across 4 sources since Sep 2022

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What people are saying

The social discussions show a mainly positive reception of the article, with some users expressing curiosity about immune tolerance and the detailed mechanisms behind itch and hypersensitivity. Words like 'understood' and references to 'new research' indicate an active engagement, though discussions remain at a moderate level rather than deeply technical or critical.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the scientific content of the publication, such as mentions of histamine's role and prevention methods, indicating general agreement with its findings.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions demonstrate curiosity about mosquito bites and their effects, with some posts exploring long-term tolerance and physiological mechanisms.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific pathways like histamine and immune responses, showing a moderate depth of discussion and engagement with the material.

ImpactModerate impact

The conversations highlight the importance of understanding mosquito bite reactions, with some posts emphasizing the relevance for health and future research directions.

Abstract in brief

  • Mosquito bite reactions vary from mild localized itching and swelling to rare systemic responses like anaphylaxis, with the underlying itch caused by saliva components that stimulate immune responses.
  • Histamine plays a central role in the itch sensation, activated through multiple pathways including direct saliva effects, IgE-mediated mast cell activation, or non-histaminergic mechanisms involving proteins like tryptase and leukotrienes.
  • Prevention focuses on physical barriers and repellents, while treatment typically involves antihistamines and corticosteroids, with ongoing research needed for targeted therapies addressing neural aspects of itch.
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MosquitoPapers
@mosquito_papers · X

Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment https://t.co/8FwxcvudT4

Oct 10, 2022 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 2,465 followers View post →
Frontiers - Immunology
@FrontImmunol · X

New Research: Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment: Mosquito bites are endured by most populations worldwide. Reactions to mosquito bites range from localized wheals and… https://t.co/lxfeiMtfoi #immunology

Sep 21, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 33,732 followers View post →
Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Bagai
@BagaiDr · X

Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch, hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention,Rx: 3 proposed causes to cause itch:1) classic pruritic pathway of histamine found in mosquito saliva binding to histamine receptors on sensory nerve endings; https://t.co/DyBsQ5XsHq

Sep 21, 2022 · 3 likes · 34,763 followers View post →
Dr Imran Sheikh
@DrImranSheikh · X

Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment: Mosquito bites are endured by most populations worldwide. Reactions to mosquito bites range from localized wheals and… #immunology https://t.co/k9uons9Toi https://t.co/dof8fUCpoI

Sep 21, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 24,220 followers View post →
fringe dweller
@mapperdan · X

@FringeViews Maybe we do build tolerance. "Thus, it’s understood that natural desensitization to mosquito saliva may occur with long-term exposure" https://t.co/FRYMZBy5HM

Jul 3, 2023 · 1 like · 540 followers View post →
Ciência Pra Você - UFMG
@cienciapravoce · X

Além de perturbar nosso sono, os pernilongos também perturbam a barreira da nossa pele!! Venha entender por que as picadas dos pernilongos coçam no post de hoje. https://t.co/wDA338ib78 https://t.co/p0M0e8pxZk Imagens: https://t.co/NmxV58fEl7 e https://t.co/Si6zI5Hmg9 https://t.co/S1vPdzXSpq

Sep 11, 2023 · 1 like · 200 followers View post →

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Understanding Why Mosquitoes Bite and Cause Itch

Mosquito bites trigger itching caused by saliva components that stimulate immune responses. Histamine plays a central role, activated through multiple pathways. Prevention includes repellents and physical barriers…

Inmunobichos · Oct 4, 2023 4,770 views
Ciência Pra Você - UFMG
@cienciapravoce · X

Além de perturbar nosso sono, os pernilongos também perturbam a barreira da nossa pele!! Venha entender por que as picadas dos pernilongos coçam no post de hoje. https://t.co/wDA338ib78 https://t.co/p0M0e8pxZk Imagens: https://t.co/NmxV58fEl7 e https://t.co/Si6zI5Hmg9 https://t.co/S1vPdzXSpq

Sep 11, 2023 · 1 like · 200 followers View post →
fringe dweller
@mapperdan · X

@FringeViews Maybe we do build tolerance. "Thus, it’s understood that natural desensitization to mosquito saliva may occur with long-term exposure" https://t.co/FRYMZBy5HM

Jul 3, 2023 · 1 like · 540 followers View post →
Stephen Okeyo
@stephenokeyo65 · X

RT @mosquito_papers: Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment https://t.co/8…

Oct 10, 2022 · 3 shares · 180 followers View post →
Bloodsucking Parasites
@bloodSparasites · X

RT @mosquito_papers: Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment https://t.co/8…

Oct 10, 2022 · 3 shares · 5,087 followers View post →
☣️Bryan King☣️
@Bking1789 · X

RT @mosquito_papers: Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment https://t.co/8…

Oct 10, 2022 · 3 shares · 218 followers View post →
MosquitoPapers
@mosquito_papers · X

Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment https://t.co/8FwxcvudT4

Oct 10, 2022 · 8 likes · 3 shares · 2,465 followers View post →
Piyush
@drpiyushkr · X

RT @DrImranSheikh: Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment: Mosquito bites…

Sep 22, 2022 · 1 share · 2,782 followers View post →
Ashley Vander Does
@ashley_does · X

RT @FrontImmunol: New Research: Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment: Mo…

Sep 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 32 followers View post →
Dr Imran Sheikh
@DrImranSheikh · X

Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment: Mosquito bites are endured by most populations worldwide. Reactions to mosquito bites range from localized wheals and… #immunology https://t.co/k9uons9Toi https://t.co/dof8fUCpoI

Sep 21, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 24,220 followers View post →
Vinícius Eduardo Pimentel, M.Sc.
@Pimentel_VEP · X

RT @FrontImmunol: New Research: Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment: Mo…

Sep 21, 2022 · 2 shares · 243 followers View post →
Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Bagai
@BagaiDr · X

Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch, hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention,Rx: 3 proposed causes to cause itch:1) classic pruritic pathway of histamine found in mosquito saliva binding to histamine receptors on sensory nerve endings; https://t.co/DyBsQ5XsHq

Sep 21, 2022 · 3 likes · 34,763 followers View post →
Frontiers - Immunology
@FrontImmunol · X

New Research: Update on mosquito bite reaction: Itch and hypersensitivity, pathophysiology, prevention, and treatment: Mosquito bites are endured by most populations worldwide. Reactions to mosquito bites range from localized wheals and… https://t.co/lxfeiMtfoi #immunology

Sep 21, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 33,732 followers View post →