Mosquito bites in babies: how to act and prevent them
Mosquito bites are very frequent at this time of year and easily identify: itching, redness and swelling are the most frequent symptoms.And although they are quite annoying, they do not usually carry any serious health problem.But what to do in case this insect piques the little ones?Begoña Losada, pediatrician and vowel of the Pediatrics Society of Madrid and Castilla La Mancha (Spmyclm), explains that, in mild cases, a treatment that reduces inflammation is used:
For the most serious pictures, the expert clarifies that it is very rare that the mosquito bite in babies produces allergy or serious reactions: “The most frequent complication is local infection due to excessive scratch, more common in children suffering from atopic dermatitis.Along with wet heat, it is a risk factor. ”
In this regard, he points out that the redness of the skin around the sting must be monitored, as well as the secretion of serous yellowish liquid.In addition, the area must be disinfected with chlorhexidine and, if not enough, make use of a topical antibiotic such as mupirocin or fuse acid.
Despite how strange it would be that the child had an allergic reaction to the bite of this insect, we must pay attention to the manifestations that this would cause: generalized paleness, hypotonia (decrease in muscle tone) or rapid evolution.If this case occurs, it is necessary to consult an emergency service.
How to prevent bites
Taking into account that we cannot apply anti -manic chemical repellent to babies due to possible allergic reactions, to avoid these bites, Losada recommends:
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