Summary

Overall, mosquito bites in Germany are very harmless. At best, there are only minor allergic reactions or slight inflammations at the bite site, which are accompanied by redness and wheals.In the course of these inflammatory and allergic reactions, more or less severe itching occurs. Cooling and antihistamines can provide relief.

Scratching open a mosquito bite can lead to an inflammation, as germs can then accumulate in the open wound. Bloody mosquito bites in particular should be disinfected locally and covered with a plaster. On other continents there are mosquitoes that cause severe disease.

Here an inflammation of the mosquito bite is rather secondary. These diseases are mostly febrile diseases, such as malaria, and are more common in warmer climates. Travelers who travel to Africa or Asia, for example, should inform themselves in advance about the health risks. In general, however, if an insect bite becomes infected or causes reactions such as shortness of breath or circulatory problems, this is a reason to consult a doctor immediately.

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