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Dengue and Zika-Carrying Mosquito Species Discovered Breeding in the UK

Invasive mosquitoes capable of transmitting dengue and zika viruses have been found establishing breeding grounds in the United Kingdom for the first time, raising public health concerns.

3 Sept, 11:19 — 3 Sept, 11:19
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The IndependentMostly Factual6d ago

Mosquito that carries Dengue and Zika virus found breeding in UK for first time

The invasive mosquito species is usually found in tropical climates

By Storm Newton

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