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VOL. 9, ISSUE 12 (2024)
Comprehensive management of insect bites: Pharmacological interventions and best practices in pharmacy care
Authors
Mohd Haris Jama, Swetaleena Shaw, Aman Kumar, Chingtham Henthoibi Devi, Rojin G Raj
Abstract
A class of arthropods, insects are important
for human health; prominent clinical concerns are bug bites. Along with factors
affecting individual sensitivity, this research investigates medically
significant insects, their classification, and the limited epidemiological data
on insect bites in India. Clinical symptoms of bites from mosquitoes, bed bugs,
fleas, flies, and other species are described in great detail including conditions
such hypersensitivity to mosquito bites Epstein-Barr virus NK (HMB-EBV-NK),
Skeeter syndrome, and papular pruritic eruption of HIV/AIDS. We review the
immunogenic elements of mosquito and bed bug saliva as well as new perspectives
on papular urticarial encompassing its epidemiology, stages of skin reactions,
and hypersensitivity mechanisms. Supported by data from clinical trials, novel
medicines include spinosad, benzyl alcohol lotion, and dimethicone help to
advance management of pediculosis capitis. Furthermore, underlined are
non-chemical lice treatments and the genetic mechanism of knockdown resistance
(kdr). Emphasizing complete pharmacy care for efficient management, the review
finally addresses insects as disease vectors, preventive measures for bug
bites, and health hazards related with mosquito coil smoking.
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Pages:189-194
How to cite this article:
Mohd Haris Jama, Swetaleena Shaw, Aman Kumar, Chingtham Henthoibi Devi, Rojin G Raj "Comprehensive management of insect bites: Pharmacological interventions and best practices in pharmacy care". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 12, 2024, Pages 189-194
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