Mosquitoes have very acute receptors in their antennae and heads that can detect human scents up to 100 feet away. Scents are one of the primary indicators mosquitoes use to identify their prey.
Here are a few factors that may make you "mosquito bait."
1. Pregnancy
Pregnant women exhale more carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes. That's concerning because the mosquito-borne Zika virus poses a serious risk of birth defects if women get infected during pregnancy.
2. Exercise
After a run outside, expect to get a few mosquito bites. The's because the insects are attracted to lactic acid. It's a compound produced after exercising, and mosquitoes love it.
3. Drinking Alcohol
Health experts think drinkers are more attractive to mosquitoes because alcohol raises our body temperature, and mosquitoes zero in on warm bodies.
4. Type O Blood
According to a study, people with Type O blood were 83 percent more likely to get bitten. Typically, people with Type A have the lowest risk.
Source: CBS News
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