Fever after being bitten by mosquitoes may be caused by allergy, and may also be considered to be related to bacterial infection and other factors. It is recommended to pay close attention to the change of body temperature and give antihistamines, antipyretic and analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs, glucocorticoid drugs, antibiotics and other treatments.
1. Fever caused by allergy:
(1) Mosquito bites may cause allergic reactions, prone to skin itching, pimples, erythema, usually rarely cause fever. If there is a fever manifestation, it is considered that the fever is caused by allergic factors, and it is recommended to pay attention to the change of body temperature. Promote the decrease of body temperature through warm water bath and antipyretic patch.
(2) At the same time, the use of antihistamines such as loratadine and fexofenadine hydrochloride, as prescribed by the doctor, can relieve the itching of the skin. Local inflammatory reaction is obvious, can use hydrocortisone, halometasone and other glucocorticoid drugs treatment.
2. Bacterial infection:
(1) After being bitten by mosquitoes, the stimulation of toxins or pathogenic microorganisms carried by mosquitoes may lead to infectious diseases, or localized bacterial infections, which may lead to elevated body temperature.
(2) If the body temperature exceeds 38.5°C, antipyretic and analgesic anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen may be given. With bacterial infection, antibiotics such as erythromycin and amoxicillin can be given to promote the subsidence of infection.
Fever after being bitten by mosquitoes, it is recommended to closely observe and pay attention to the care of the affected area, and if necessary, should actively go to the hospital to clarify the cause of the disease, standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor. The medication should follow the doctor’s instructions.