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Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others? Here's what science says

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Aug 20, 2025
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Aedes Albopictus. Photo: James Gathany / CDC (Public Domain)

Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others, you may ask as you stand there covered head to toe in itchy bumps while your carefree friends frolic around outside without getting their blood sucked. "Is it something I've eaten, or the smell of my body wash?" You may wonder.

The sad truth i…

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