Tag: Aedes Albopictus
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Mosquito Transmitter of Dengue Detected in Covilhã
Introduction to Dengue and Mosquito Threats The presence of the Aedes albopictus mosquito, commonly known as the tiger mosquito, has been officially reported in Covilhã, a municipality in the Castelo Branco district of Portugal. This mosquito species is a known vector for various diseases, including dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. The Local Health Unit (ULS) of…
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Dengue-Transmitting Mosquito Detected in Covilhã
Dengue-Transmitting Mosquito Detected in Covilhã The presence of the Aedes albopictus mosquito, commonly known as the tiger mosquito, has been confirmed in Covilhã, a municipality in the Castelo Branco district of Portugal. This species is notorious for transmitting various diseases including dengue fever, Zika virus, and chikungunya. This alarming finding was announced by the Cova…