The yellow mosquito, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito or Aedes albopictus mosquito, is a species of mosquito that is widely distributed in the Asian region. Regarding the question of whether they are toxic or not, we can go into detail from several aspects**.
First of all, to be clear, all mosquitoes inject a substance called "saliva" into the human body as they suck blood. This substance contains some anticoagulants and proteins so that mosquitoes can suck the blood smoothly. However, the composition of the saliva injected into different species of mosquitoes may vary, which may cause the body to react to varying degrees.
In the case of yellow mosquitoes, the saliva they inject may contain substances that can cause allergic reactions in humans. When injected into the body, these substances may trigger a series of reactions, such as redness, swelling, itching, pain, etc. These reactions usually appear within a few hours to a few days after being bitten, and for most people, they are mild and temporary.
However, for some people, a yellow mosquito bite may trigger a more severe reaction. This is mainly because their bodies are particularly sensitive to certain components in the saliva of these mosquitoes. In this case, symptoms such as greater redness, swelling, pain, fever, headache, and even allergic reactions such as difficulty breathing, heart palpitations, etc., may occur after being bitten.
In addition, it is important to note that mosquitoes are vectors of many viruses and parasites. While yellow mosquitoes do not carry viruses or parasites themselves, they may bite people who are already infected with certain viruses or parasites before spreading those pathogens to others. Therefore, although yellow mosquitoes are not "poisonous" in and of themselves, they can still pose a threat to human health.
In general, yellow mosquitoes are not directly "poisonous", but the saliva they inject may contain substances that can cause allergic reactions in humans. In addition, since they can spread diseases, we should take measures to prevent bites, such as using mosquito repellent, wearing long sleeves and long pants, etc. If severe symptoms develop after being bitten, you should seek medical attention immediately.