Influence of human breath on selection of biting sites by Anopheles albimanus
Knols, B.G.; Takken, W.; de Jong, R.
Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association 10(3): 423-426
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 8756-971X PMID: 7807088 Document Number: 437609
The selection of biting sites by Anopheles albimanus on a human host was studied in the laboratory. The perception of exhaled breath guided the mosquitoes towards the head region, and was associated with a preference (P < 0.001) for biting this part of the body. Subsequent removal of breath resulted in a strong reduction of the number of bites on the head (from 49 to 20%). The significance of these findings in relation to host location is discussed.
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