Why are mosquito bites so itchy?

What a Great Question! Podcast

Did you know only girl mosquitos bite? Why are some people bitten more than others? What is mosquito saliva?

New vocabulary:
INFECTION, CARBON DIOXIDE, PROBOSCIS, BLOOD VESSEL, CHEMICALS

For more information:
CDC
Cleveland Clinic
Mayo Clinic

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