Aedes aegypti mosquito is a threat in southern Europe

Geneva, Apr 8 (RHC) The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the presence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito is a threat in southern Europe, where measures are being taken to prevent dengue fever, Zika, and chikungunya.

The World Program for the Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases WHO stated in a press release that this kind of vector has multiplied due to climate change, altitude, and latitude, hence contagions are reported where they had not been seen before.

The Aedes aegypti mosquito is on the rise in Spain, and in the countries where the insect was introduced. It is alarming, so the risk is present.

WHO called to be prepared to detect some cases during the spring and summer seasons in northern Europe.

The message by the international organization states that so far, some 129 countries are at risk of reporting dengue fever, which is endemic in more than 100 nations. (Source: PL)