7 Reasons You Often Get Bitten by Mosquitoes, One of Them is Because of Blood Type

Kapanlagi.com - The presence of mosquitoes is indeed not separated from disturbing humans by biting. The itching caused by mosquito bites often causes discomfort due to the itching sensation. However, there are also people who are more often bitten by mosquitoes than people around them. Why can this happen?

In fact, there are many people who are more attractive to be used as food for mosquitoes. There are several factors that cause mosquitoes to prefer biting you rather than others.

Well, here are some reasons why mosquitoes choose certain people to bite. Instead of being curious, let's see the complete review below.

1. Pregnant

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One of the reasons why someone is often bitten by mosquitoes is because they are pregnant. This is because pregnant women produce more carbon dioxide compared to normal people in general. In addition, another cause is that the body of pregnant women is usually slightly higher compared to normal people. That is why mosquitoes are happy to bite pregnant women.

2. Large Body Size

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In addition to pregnant women, another factor that causes you to be frequently bitten by mosquitoes is someone who has a large body size. This is because of the amount of carbon dioxide produced from breathing. This carbon dioxide is what attracts mosquitoes to come. You should know that mosquitoes can smell carbon dioxide produced by someone from a distance of 50 meters through a special organ called maxillary palp.

3. Blood Type

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A study revealed that people with blood type O have twice the attractiveness compared to blood type A. Meanwhile, blood type B occupies the second position and is often bitten by mosquitoes. This is because people with blood type O and B often emit certain chemical signals. These chemical signals are what make mosquitoes more attracted to bite them.

4. After Exercising

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Exercise can actually make you more attractive to mosquitoes. After exercising, you will produce more carbon dioxide because after exercising, a person tends to breathe more quickly.

In addition, the more you exercise, the more lactic acid you produce. Lactic acid is produced by sweat glands and it is the cause of mosquitoes liking to bite you. So, wash and dry yourself promptly if you sweat.

5. Alcohol Consumption

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For those who consume alcohol, it turns out to be something interesting for mosquitoes. Because it can attract mosquitoes to bite you. It is known that the blood of alcohol drinkers is more preferred by mosquitoes than non-drinkers. Why does this happen? because the texture and content of alcohol drinker's blood are different from clean blood without alcohol.

6. Bacteria on the Skin

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You need to know that there is a part of the human body that is very favored by mosquitoes. Feet are one of the things that attract mosquitoes, because feet are the area where bacteria on the skin nest. To avoid mosquito bites, it is advisable to always keep your feet clean to avoid bacteria. If you get used to clean feet, the number of mosquitoes that will bite you will decrease.

7. Clothing Colors

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It is no longer a secret that mosquitoes are attracted to people wearing dark clothes compared to those wearing bright clothes. This is because dark colors can absorb heat, while bright colors tend to reflect heat. Mosquitoes have highly sensitive heat sensors. Therefore, mosquitoes tend to approach humans wearing dark-colored clothing.

That is why you often get bitten by mosquitoes. If you are one of those who experience this, it is advisable to reduce the factors that cause it. Hope this is helpful.

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