- 1. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... anti-rejection drugs for a transplanted organ, which suppress your immune system You have HIV or AIDS You have certain types of cancer or other disorders that affect your immune system In addition, ...
- 2. Mosquito bites
- (Mosquito bites )
- ... you may have a much larger area of itching. Severe allergic reaction Rarely, a serious reaction to mosquito bites might occur, which results in swelling in the throat, significant hives and wheezing. ...
- 3. Insect bites and stings: First aid
- (First Aid Manual)
- ... or stinging sensation and mild swelling that disappear within a day or so. A delayed reaction may cause fever, hives, painful joints and swollen glands. You might experience both the immediate and the ...
- 4. Can I get HIV from mosquitoes?
- (HIV Transmission)
- No. From the start of the HIV epidemic there has been concern about HIV transmission from biting and bloodsucking insects, such as mosquitoes. However, studies conducted by the CDC and elsewhere have ...
