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    zombieman101 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 21, 2008, 11:31 PM
    Mosquito bites?
    So, short version, I was out in the woods with my girlfriend we were by the beach so I didn't have my shirt on and I was in shorts, we walked through a chunk that was hugely infested by mosquitoes. So, now I have about 50 bites (my estimate) all over my back and legs, I just want to know if there's any potential bad thing about that and how long should they take to heal up? (This happened Thursday 17th)
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    Jul 22, 2008, 02:29 AM
    There is potential that you may contract West Nile Virus (click for info), but it is typically only fatal in infants and the elderly.

    Mosquitoes flock to me when I go camping. The best advice to help the bites heal quickly is not to scratch them (they will become open sores if you do). Typically they itch for 2-3 days and disappear within a week.

    Click here for an article concerning treating the bites (addresses itchiness primarily).
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    Jul 22, 2008, 06:49 AM
    All right thanks, I figured about the not scratching part. And I'm not too worried about West Nile.
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    Aug 10, 2008, 10:21 PM
    Yeah, just get some kind of itch cream. You can ice them if they are really itchy, as well, I've found that helps. Or maybe a cold bath
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    Aug 10, 2008, 10:55 PM
    If you have no itch cream readily available, minty toothpaste does wonders.
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