Let's take a closer look at the setting. What is Setting? You probably remember from grade school that the setting is where the story takes place, like the woods or Grandmother's house. Actually, the setting of a story tells the time, place, and duration of a story and is told using techniques like imagery. Time
Common foods may be the cause, as well as bee or wasp stings, or skin contact with certain fragrances. Acute viral infection is another common cause of acute urticaria (viral exanthem). Less common causes of hives include friction, pressure, temperature extremes, exercise, and sunlight.
This, in turn, can cause the weals to form on the surface of your skin. Hives can further be categorized by how long they last. Acute hives last for less than six weeks; chronic hives can last longer. In many cases, a trigger that causes acute hives is not the same as what causes chronic hives. Viral Infections The most common cause of acute hives, particularly in children, is a viral infection such as an upper respiratory infection.