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Skeeter syndrome is an allergic reaction to a mosquito bite. It may involve swelling and a fever. However, people with skeeter syndrome are very sensitive to these bites and may develop a fever.
The common symptoms of a mosquito bite include a small red bump and itching around the bite. However, skeeter syndrome causes a person to experience more serious symptoms. The bites tend to swell up to a very large size, and the person may also have a fever. The reaction tends to build up quickly, usually within a few hours.
There are some home remedies that may help treat symptoms of skeeter syndrome. Medical procedures such as immunotherapy may also be an option for some people. The best way to treat skeeter syndrome is to avoid bites as much as possible. This includes taking precautions each time a person goes outside, such as:
- wearing long sleeves and long pants to avoid skin exposure
- wearing a scarf or other garment to protect the neck
- carrying bug spray and applying it liberally
- trying other repellent measures, such as candles or bracelets containing citronella
- not wearing bright colors, which may attract mosquitos
- avoiding areas where there is standing water
- not using strong perfumes
People who have very severe reactions may wish to avoid going outside when mosquitos are most active, from dusk until dawn.