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Why do mosquito bites itch? The science and how to stop it

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That familiar, maddening itch after a mosquito bite is one of summer’s most annoying experiences. The science behind why mosquito bites itch involves a complex interaction between mosquito saliva and the human immune system.

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    That familiar, maddening itch after a mosquito bite is one of summer’s most annoying experiences. The science behind why mosquito bites itch involves a complex interaction between mosquito saliva and the human immune system.

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