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Mosquitoes bite 'these' people more, find out the exact reason

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: August 27, 2021 15:39 IST

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You may have noticed many times that certain people are bitten more by mosquitoes. There is a scientific reason for this. Mosquito bites depend on many factors, such as your blood type, metabolic rate, skin bacteria and the clothes you wear.
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Sweating- Mosquitoes like sweat and lactic acid, so people who sweat a lot are bitten by mosquitoes. So, take a bath after sweating a lot.
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Alcohol consumption - According to a study, people who drink a lot of alcohol are attracted to mosquitoes. So either reduce your alcohol addiction or take measures to prevent mosquitoes.
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Metabolic rate- The metabolic rate determines the amount of carbon dioxide released from our body. Its pungent odor attracts mosquitoes. Female mosquitoes in particular can detect this odor much earlier.
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Pregnant women - According to a study, pregnant women release more carbon dioxide than other individuals. Therefore, mosquitoes bite pregnant women more.
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Bacteria in the skin - There are many types of bacteria in the skin. Sometimes mosquitoes are attracted to it and bite you. This is because there are certain types of bacteria, which attract mosquitoes.
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People with blood type-O are also more attracted to mosquitoes. In addition, people with blood type A are also somewhat attracted to mosquitoes.
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Clothing color: According to scientists, mosquitoes are also attracted to the color of clothing to some extent. Mosquitoes are mainly attracted to bright colors.
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