ELI5 Mosquitos - why some people get bitten more than others?

ELI5 Explain Like I'm 5: Bite sized answers to stuff you should know about - in a mini podcast

Do women get more mosquito bites than men? Does your blood type mean you get bitten more? Why are mosquitos unable to spread HIV and AIDS? Why is it only female mosquitos that bite?

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