Brummer-Korvenkontio Henrikki, Reunala Timo
Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos.
Duodecim. 2013;129(13):1362-7.
Virtually all Finns are sensitized to mosquito bites already during childhood. Skin reactions caused by mosquito bites vary from rapidly appearing urticarial wheals to persistent itching papules. Allergic shock is fortunately extremely rare. The symptoms are strongest in early summer. Immediate symptoms result from proteins that get into the skin along with mosquito saliva and induce the production of IgE class antibodies by the body. The originating mechanism of delayed symptoms is unclear. Both immediate and delayed symptoms of mosquito allergy can be relieved with antihistamine drugs.
几乎所有芬兰人在童年时期就已对蚊虫叮咬敏感。蚊虫叮咬引起的皮肤反应各不相同，从迅速出现的风团到持续瘙痒的丘疹。幸运的是，过敏性休克极为罕见。症状在初夏最为严重。即时症状是由随蚊虫唾液进入皮肤的蛋白质引起的，这些蛋白质会促使身体产生IgE类抗体。延迟症状的发病机制尚不清楚。蚊虫过敏的即时和延迟症状都可以用抗组胺药缓解。
