How to recognize a midge bite and can it be dangerous?

With the onset of warm days, we increasingly open windows, spend more time in nature among nature. However, this also involves contact with various types of insects. There may be bite marks on the body. In recent years, midges have been attacking more and more often. Usually they occur massively in humid places, near lakes and other bodies of water, but not only. They can also be found in forests, dense shrubs, grasses, and for some time in cities. How to recognize a midge bite and should I be worried?

How to recognize a midge bite?

Mosquitoes, like mosquitoes, have mouthparts that are used to collect blood. However, the bite of this baby can be three times stronger than in the case of a mosquito. The female first punctures the skin and then expands the wound. Using his jaws, he rips its edges along with the blood vessels. The saliva of the pile contains anesthetics and substances that prevent blood clotting. The bite is initially painless, but unpleasant symptoms may occur later.

What exactly does a midge bite look like? It is quite characteristic - it consists of small red lumps of irregular shape. Sometimes bubbles with fluid may also appear.

Mosquito bite - symptoms

The symptom of a midge bite is pain, burning and itching. Almost immediately, the skin turns red, swelling may occur. Such erythema can persist on the skin from several to several days. The bite of this insect is characterized by a large number of wounds on the skin - this is due to the fact that midges usually attack in a group and at the same time are quite aggressive. However, if you do not scratch the bite site, the reaction should disappear in about a week. It should also be remembered that scratching such a wound can lead to infection. In addition, swelling may appear around the bite site. A midge bite is often confused with a mosquito bite because these insects are found in similar places.

Can a midge bite be dangerous?

At the outset, it should be noted that in our country, midges do not pose a serious threat to humans, since they are not carriers of dangerous diseases. Because they release a highly toxic substance, their bite can cause swelling and redness, and in some cases, fever and weakness. However, usually a midge bite causes only a skin reaction: redness, burning and pain.

Some people may be allergic to the venom of this insect. This is a general reaction of the whole organism to a substance that has entered the bloodstream after a midge bite. People who are allergic to midge venom have severe allergic reactions. This usually happens minutes to hours after the bite. Such a reaction after a midge bite can be a so-called large local reaction or a general reaction of the whole organism, which manifests itself:

• vomit,

• nausea,

• diarrhea,

• abdominal pain,

• dizziness,

• breathing difficulties.

However, these bites rarely lead to more severe allergic reactions. If you are allergic, see your doctor as this can even lead to anaphylactic shock.

Mosquito and Harar bite

A midge bite can cause harara (lat. Urticaria Multiformis Endemica), i.e. poisoning the body with substances that are in the saliva of these insects. This disease threatens infants, and in rare cases, adults (this applies to people who are in an alcoholic coma). It develops as a result of a midge bite. However, this syndrome is very rare, especially in our latitudes.
The body thus reacts to the proteins that come to it after the bite of the midge, and its first symptom is polyform urticaria, which occurs mainly on the arms and legs. This disease can lead to pulmonary edema and, if left untreated, can even be fatal. Its symptoms:

• cough,

• dyspnea,

• juice,

• blue lips or entire face.