Mosquito bites: That's why only certain people are stung

Certain people are particularly plagued by mosquito bites. Unfortunately, for some reasons you are simply powerless. You can find out more about the preferences of insects in this article.

Certain people are predestined for mosquito bites

The saying goes that the sweet blood. While this is not correct, the blood still plays a role.

• If you have blood type 0, you are likely to be bitten by mosquitoes particularly often. According to researchers, the insects prefer this blood group.
• Blood group B is ranked second on the popularity scale for mosquitoes. People with blood group A are fine - they are only stabbed half as often as people with blood group 0.
• The insects do not have to sting to recognize their blood type. A chemical signal on your skin tells mosquitoes your blood type.
• However, around 15% of all people do not have this signal on their skin. If you are one of these lucky ones, the insects will not notice them regardless of their blood type.
• Another aspect that makes you interesting for mosquitoes is your genes. Researchers found this out in a study with monozygotic and dizygotic twins. Certain genes ensure that the body produces a natural mosquito repellent. If this is missing, you are a sought-after mosquito meal.
• Pregnant women are also popular mosquito victims. On the one hand, this is because pregnant women exhale about 21 percent more carbon dioxide than non-pregnant women. Carbon dioxide magically attracts mosquitoes. They have special nerve receptors to recognize the gas.
• In addition, a certain fragrance that pregnant women exude probably makes you particularly interesting for the insects.
• There is nothing you can do about the causes of frequent mosquito bites mentioned above. However, there are other factors that attract mosquitoes.

Interesting smells for mosquitoes

If you are frequently bitten by mosquitoes, one of the following reasons could be responsible.

• Mosquitoes have some preferences. This includes lactic acid. If you sweat profusely, this lactic acid is also contained in the sweat. After sport, you are a real treat for mosquitoes.
• The insects will also haunt you more often if you have just drunk alcohol. At least this was the result of a study from West Africa. The subjects who drank beer instead of water were significantly more interesting for the insects.

In our next article, we will explain why mosquito bites itch.