Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Conjecture About Lyme Susceptibility

It's a fact, mosquitoes are more attracted to certain people. I always wondered why I was the only one complaining about mosquitoes whenever I went camping, and why they would still bite even when I was wearing repellent.

Hypothesis: what if the same holds true for other biting insects, such as ticks? What if so-called "mosquito magnets" are also tick magnets?

I wonder if this merits experimentation. If true, it would make sense for "mosquito magnets" to be even more vigilant about preventing tick exposure and bites. I was an active Boy Scout for many years, yet I never heard of anyone else in my troop getting Lyme disease. Hmm...

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