Skeeter syndrome is a rare allergic reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause red, swollen lesions and a low-grade fever. Business Insider Subscribe Newsletters ...

Most people experience mild discomfort and itchiness when bitten by a mosquito, but if you have an extreme reaction, you may ...

Most people have some level of allergy to mosquito saliva, Dr. Parikh says, but it’s heightened in those with skeeter syndrome. And that can cause a difference in reactions to bites.

If a pesky mosquito bite just doesn't seem to go away, it could be something else — namely, skeeter syndrome. Skeeter syndrome, according to the Cleveland Clinic, is "a large local allergic ...

Allergy shots for insect stings put tiny amounts of the allergen (you may hear it called insect venom) into your body over time. Your body gets used to the allergen, and if you get stung again ...

With your standard mosquito bite reaction, you’ll often get a small raised red bump. But usually with skeeter syndrome, “the mosquito bites will be larger, itchier, raised, and more swollen ...

Allergic Reactions. Signs of an allergic reaction include flushing, hives, dizziness, trouble breathing, and loss of consciousness. 3. Mosquitos. Mosquitos are well known for their red welts and ...

With all the mosquito problems this season, it's important to keep an eye out for "Skeeter Syndrome." The name sounds silly, but it's an allergic reaction to proteins in mosquito saliva that can ...

Childhood allergies are a parenting nightmare, and if you haven't heard about skeeter syndrome, here's what you need to know about allergic reactions to mosquito bites most common in kids ...