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Invasive tropical mosquito found breeding in east London

Europe 2 sources 1 country 🔦 Under-reported 59m ago

Invasive Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and their larvae have been discovered breeding inside homes in east London. Authorities are currently destroying the detected specimens to address the incursion.

Experts note that this species is capable of transmitting tropical diseases such as the Zika virus and dengue. Furthermore, specialists warn that a rapidly warming climate could lead to an increase in similar incursions in the future.

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The Guardian World Highlights climate change implications and the potential spread of tropical diseases.
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