France Grapples with Surging Tropical Diseases Amid Spread of Tiger Mosquitoes

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Researchers warn that two vector-borne diseases are increasingly becoming a threat to public health in Europe — and a warming climate is a key factor to blame. What's happening? A study published in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals that tropical mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya are on track to become endemic in Europe as the Asian tiger mosquito, or Aedes albopictus, expands its range north. "In 2024, there were a total …

France grapples with surging tropical diseases amid spread of tiger mosquitoes

The insects can spread the virus from biting infected people.

They are not only annoying, but also dangerous. Invasive mosquitoes like the tiger mosquito are spreading increasingly. In Spain one is worried.

The number of cases of infection caused by tiger mosquitoes is increasing sharply in France. Due to climate change, environmental conditions have become particularly favorable for these insects that are dangerous to humans in Europe.

France grapples with surging tropical diseases

France grapples with surging tropical diseasesFrench regions combat rising cases of dengue, zika, and chikungunya as tiger mosquitoes proliferate, raising health concerns. The post France grapples with surging tropical diseases first appeared on The Dispatch.