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1/17
“The skin truly can be a mirror of what’s going on inside the body “
During a #CPSbootcamp conversation we started discussing mosquito bites. How they can be a signal to internal disease ? Let's explore @deboracloureiro @KirtanPatolia @CPSolvers @seymss15
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“The skin truly can be a mirror of what’s going on inside the body “
During a #CPSbootcamp conversation we started discussing mosquito bites. How they can be a signal to internal disease ? Let's explore @deboracloureiro @KirtanPatolia @CPSolvers @seymss15
#MedTwitter
2/17
Mosquito saliva-induced type I hypersensitivity induces a strong itch sensation. This is a process of vasodilation + inflammation
First ➡️ immediate wheal and flare reaction develops within 15–30 min➡️ delayed pruritic induration arises within a day or 2 which resolves
Mosquito saliva-induced type I hypersensitivity induces a strong itch sensation. This is a process of vasodilation + inflammation
First ➡️ immediate wheal and flare reaction develops within 15–30 min➡️ delayed pruritic induration arises within a day or 2 which resolves
3/17
Hypersensitivity to mosquito bites (HMB):
HMB or severe mosquito bite allergy (SMBA) is a cutaneous form of chronic active Epstein–Barr virus disease (CAEBV).
HMB belongs to a category of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)-associated NK cell lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD).
Hypersensitivity to mosquito bites (HMB):
HMB or severe mosquito bite allergy (SMBA) is a cutaneous form of chronic active Epstein–Barr virus disease (CAEBV).
HMB belongs to a category of Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)-associated NK cell lymphoproliferative disorders (LPD).
