Is it just a mosquito bite — or could it be 'skeeter syndrome'? Here's what to know
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A person who has intense reactions to mosquito bites may actually be suffering from skeeter syndrome, a rare condition that can cause fevers and swelling. Here's what to know.
The syndrome can be described as a severe allergic reaction to a mosquito's saliva, the Cleveland Clinic's website stated. Another possibility is that someone is highly allergic to the saliva of certain types of mosquitoes — but not others. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
Some people experience swelling so badly that they have trouble moving, the clinic noted.
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