Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that spreads Zika and dengue, has been found breeding inside homes in east London for the first time in the UK, marking the fourth detection of the species. Experts warn that the rapidly warming climate is likely to increase the frequency of such incursions, raising concerns about the spread of tropical diseases in temperate regions. The discovery underscores the need for heightened surveillance and public awareness as climate change expands the range of disease‑carrying insects.
Climate crisis could increase incursions of Aedes aegypti, which can transmit Zika virus and dengue, experts sayAn invasive mosquito capable of transmitting tropical diseases has been found breeding in homes in east London, with experts warning that the rapidly warming climate will lead to greater “incursions of invasive mosquitoes”.This is the first time the species has been identified breeding in the UK and the fourth time it has been detected. Continue reading...
