Suggest Remedy For Fever And Redness Around Mosquito Bite Mark

Posted on Tue, 10 Mar 2015

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Question : I have a 9 year old with a fever and red around a scratched mosquito bite, he has been having lots of water and honey, and tea tree ointment on the bite, if there anything else I can do?

Answered by Dr. Arun (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
FUSIDIC acid ointment

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us
If there is fever associated with scratched mmosquito bite it could indicate local infection.
I usually prescribe FUSIDIC acid ointment for such lesions.
This can be applied twice daily for 5 days.
Ensure he drinks plenty of lliquids to keep him hydrated.
Acetaminophen or paracetamol can be given for fever.
If fever doesn't settle down consult your pediatrician.
Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar