The tiny creatures leave a reddish - and sometimes puffy - bump on the skin where they bite. And some people produce more of such chemicals, making them easy target for the mosquitoes, said the expert. He also said that mosquitoes use carbon dioxide (CO2) to identify bite target. Dr Day said that all vertebrates produce carbon dioxide which makes it easier for the mosquitoes to target them. The World Health Organisation has also said that a mosquito bite won’t give you the virus.

Source: Hindustan Times July 14, 2021 03:56 UTC