Why Some People Are Bite by Ticks and Others Are Not: An Expert Answers
You may have wondered why ticks bite some people while others are spared.
There is nothing mystical about this, says Nina Tikunova, head of the molecular microbiology laboratory at the Institute of Biological and Fundamental Medicine of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Doctor of Biological Sciences, who told the News.ru portal about how “bloodsuckers” choose their victims.
It turns out that parasites are more likely to attack those who smell stronger.
Therefore, adult men with an intensive metabolism most often suffer from tick bites. If a person smells of alcohol, this only increases his attractiveness to blood-sucking creatures.
There is another opinion, according to which the chances of being bitten by a tick depend on the blood type.
Thus, as studies have shown, the second blood group is of greatest interest to ticks (36% of all those bitten that took part in the experiment). The first blood group is in second place, with an indicator of 15%, and the third blood group closes the “top three”.
Safety rules in nature
If you don't want to get bitten by a tick when you go for a walk in the woods, choose clothes that will cover your body as much as possible.
Another life hack: it will be easier to notice a tick on bright or light-colored clothing.
Don't forget about vaccinations against tick-borne encephalitis, and when visiting recreation centers and other public places, make sure that they have a certificate of acaricidal treatment.
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