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Factors that increase your risk of mosquito bites
Tuesday, August 11, 2015 9:03
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You itch, your skin turns red, and to ward off the bugs you’re swatting your arms around like a bird in flight. It’s enough to drive you mad and keep you indoors. But if you’ve ever wondered why you get bit more than someone else, consider these factors…
Factors that increase risk of mosquito bites
Blood type: The only thing worse than being bit by mosquitoes is being the only one getting bit. Initially, you can blame your blood type for that. Although researchers are unclear of the exact reason why one blood type is more favorable than another, they have noted that type-O seems to be the blood of choice.
Skin type: Another factor to keep in mind is each person’s skin. Because each person’s skin is different, even if two people are bitten the same number of times, they may get different reactions. For example one person might be itchier and another may be redder. And another might only get the tell-tale bump with no symptoms at all.
Diet: You may have also heard that your diet can make you more susceptible to bites. It’s been said that eating sweet things makes you more prone to the pests. Researchers haven’t found a diet-bite link, so your sweet tooth is in the clear for now.
Alcohol: Lastly, there was a small study published in the Journal of American Mosquito Control Association, which involved 13 people who drank beer. Researchers from the study note mosquitoes were prone to these individuals’ arms. It’s important to consider, though, the study was quite small so more research is needed to confirm this.
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