Why does the area of the skin swell up when a mosquito bites?

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The swelling around the bite is caused by histamine, which is produced by the immune system. Histamine increases blood flow and white blood cell count around the affected area, which causes inflammation or swelling.Mosquito bites itch because histamine also sends a signal to the nerves around the bite.

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