Tag: Covilhã
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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…