June's Summer Rain series wraps up with a tribute to Gulf Coast mosquitoes.
In this episode of Outbreak After Dark, Heather and Kate explore the anatomy of a mosquito bite—from the moment a female mosquito detects carbon dioxide to the itch that keeps you awake long after she's gone.
Topics include:
• How mosquitoes find humans
• Why only female mosquitoes take blood meals
• The surprising anatomy hidden inside a mosquito's proboscis
• Why mosquito bites itch
• Histamine, nerves, and the science of scratching
• Why some people attract more mosquitoes than others
• Mosquito-borne diseases and changing mosquito ranges
• Practical mosquito prevention tips
Plus: a Galveston mosquito disaster and an unexpectedly heated discussion about the plural of proboscis.
Recipes for Night Hum, Wheal & Fizz, Grilled Proboscides, and Afterbite are available in the accompanying blog post at infectiousdose.com
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