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Skin bacteria and individual aroma prompting mosquitoes to target certain people over others

Do you feel like mosquitoes only seem to bite you and no-one else?

While we love the great outdoors, whether it's the bush, your favourite swimming spot or a backyard barbecue, there's always somebody who seems to get bitten by mosquitoes more than everyone else.

So what makes you a target?

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