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Allergen, Individual - Insect Mosquito Machhar (Aedes Communis)
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Overview
The mosquitoes are a family of small, midge-like flies. A few species are harmless or even useful to humanity, however, most consume blood from living vertebrates, including humans. Various species of mosquitoes act as vectors for a range of diseases and transmit some of the most harmful human and livestock diseases. Most of the proteins in mosquito saliva are allergenic in humans; up to 19 allergens have been found in mosquito salivary gland extracts.
Allergy symptoms vary from one individual to the next ranging from mild to severe reactions, which can be experienced within minutes to a few hours after being bitten. Common symptoms of a mosquito allergy may include one or more of the following symptoms:
- A puffy reddish bump appears shortly after the bite
- An itchy, hard, reddish-brown bump appears a day or so after the bite
- Dark spots that resemble bruises
- Small blisters instead of hard bumps
- A large area of swelling and redness
- Low-grade fever
- Hives
- Swollen lymph nodes
An allergy to mosquitos triggers a reaction in an individual's immune system. The body views certain substances as toxic and produces IgE antibodies to these contaminants. These antibodies cause histamine to be released, which will cause the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Associated Tests: Allergy - Adult (Comprehensive) Panel , Allergy Screening
Written by : Supriya Kulkarni, Lead-Content & Training
Reviewed by : Dr. Alap Christry M.D. AVP-Lab Operations & Scientific Business Head-Clinical Chemistry
Allergen, Individual - Insect Mosquito Machhar (Aedes Communis) Price
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The Allergen, Individual - Insect Mosquito Machhar (Aedes Communis) Price in Mumbai is ₹ 1,455 .
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Establishing a diagnosis of an allergy to mosquito
- Identifying allergens responsible for allergic disease and/or anaphylactic episode
- To confirm sensitization prior to beginning immunotherapy
Common signs or symptoms of mosquito allergy may include the following:
- Hives or skin rashes
- Itching/swelling
- Severe dizziness
- Trouble breathing
- Fast heartbeat
A severe, possibly life-threatening allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis may occur in some cases. An anaphylactic response requires immediate medical attention. Signs or symptoms of anaphylaxis may include:
- Rapid or increased pulse
- Swollen throat or lump, making it difficult to breathe
- Low blood pressure
- Extreme dizziness or loss of consciousness
Specific IgE measures the concentration of circulating allergen specific IgE for insect allergen mosquito.
This test requires a blood sample. A tourniquet (elastic) band is placed tightly on the upper arm. The patient is then asked to make a fist. This helps in the build-up of blood filling the veins. The skin is disinfected before needle insertion and the blood sample is collected in vacutainer
What if Allergen, Individual - Insect Mosquito Machhar (Aedes Communis) results are Present/ Absent?
Detection of IgE antibodies indicates an increased likelihood of allergy to mosquito that may be responsible for eliciting signs and symptoms. A negative result indicates that the symptoms are not due to mosquito allergies and other differential diagnoses must be considered.
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