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Can Mosquito Bites Cause Fever In Children?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2014
Question: Can mosquito bites cause fever in a 2yo?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ganesh (1 minute later)
yes depending on what kind of mosquito is it, malaria , dengue and few other fevers are infected through them so be careful take needful measurements to avoid. good luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ganesh (11 minutes later)
Even in XXXXXXX tx?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ganesh (13 minutes later)
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No. Less possibilities in that area.

But how long the fever been and why are you suspecting the mosquito will be the reason behind?

Since when the baby is suffering from fever and what other problems baby facing. There seems certain viruses transmitted by mosquitoes so we need to understand if they are such in your area that cause fever.

Please give the details i will try help you. Good luck

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Ganesh (15 minutes later)
My daughter in law said she had 5 bites. We have heard on tv some reports of West Nile. Low grade fever. She is also in day care and it could be from another child
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ganesh (9 minutes later)
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hello thank you for more information.

Yes, if she is in the day care possibilities of the other baby bite is more than a mosquito.

The mosquito bites are very small and not so evident, could be seen as a small red spot.Not such obvious like a bite marks. Do not worry.

If she is having a low grade fever, first measure the temperature if its above limit - a syrup paracetamol will help. The dosage as recommend according to the baby weight. Indications on the bottle has to be followed.

Hope i helped your query.
Any thing to ask? do not hesitate.
Wish you good luck.
Thank you.
Dr Ganesh.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Can Mosquito Bites Cause Fever In Children?

yes depending on what kind of mosquito is it, malaria , dengue and few other fevers are infected through them so be careful take needful measurements to avoid. good luck.