HAI-Online.com – You may have felt that someone more often bitten by a mosquito compared to others around him. Even the ancients often said, the easy target of mosquitoes is the owner of sweeter blood.
Well it turns out, there is a scientific explanation behind why someone often bitten by a mosquito than others.
Medical entomologist and mosquito expert from the University of Florida USA, Dr. Jonathan Day confirmed that mosquitoes do prefer certain people.
“Some people have certain chemicals, so mosquitoes prefer it,” he explained, as reported by Time in 2014 ago.
Meanwhile, according to DayThere is some strong evidence that a number of chemicals in the human body can attract mosquitoes.
So, what are the reasons why someone more often? bitten by a mosquito from others?
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1. High carbon dioxide level
Mosquitoes detect targets or prey through carbon dioxide (CO2). As we know, everyone emits CO2 when breathing.
Now the level of CO2 expenditure will increase when the body moves a lot, such as when exercising.
As a result, people who are emitting a lot of CO2 tend to be more easily detected and become targets for mosquitoes.
2. A certain smell
Another reason why mosquitoes are often bitten is the content of certain compounds in human skin. Compounds such as lactic acid and ammonia can give off an odor or aroma that can attract mosquitoes.
According to studies, body odor or body odor is also influenced by genetic factors. Inevitably, someone who has a family who is often bitten by mosquitoes tends to be bitten by mosquitoes too.
3. Dark color
Research shows that mosquitoes tend to like dark colors. So if you don’t want to be bitten by mosquitoes, it’s best to avoid wearing black or other dark colors.
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4. Body temperature is warmer
The reason why other mosquitoes are often bitten is that the body temperature is warmer which is in accordance with the mosquito’s appetite. Mosquitoes can detect our presence through the heat generated by the body.
One study showed that mosquitoes tend to move closer to a heat source that suits their tastes.
5. Consumption of alcoholic beverages
A small study in 2002 said the consumption of alcoholic beverages can also be an attraction for mosquitoes.
The researchers found that one of the reasons why people are often bitten by mosquitoes has to do with drinking alcohol. In fact, drinking a glass of beer is enough to make a person an easy target for mosquitoes.
6. Pregnancy
Mosquitoes are more likely to be attracted to pregnant women than non-pregnant women. This is due to the higher body temperature during pregnancy.
In addition, pregnant women are said to exhale more carbon dioxide.
7. Have you ever been bitten by a mosquito?
The reason why someone is often bitten by other mosquitoes is that mosquitoes recognize the condition of the blood of the host that has been bitten. Mosquitoes can recognize and remember the scent or quality of blood from someone who has been sucked.
Research on infectious diseases has shown that mosquitoes are picky and only bite a small percentage of people in a population.
This article has been published on Kompas.com with the title
“7 Reasons Why Some People Are Bitten By Mosquitoes More Than Others”
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