35 h. ago Tropical mosquitoes that spread deadly diseases found in UK for first time in years

Mosquito eggs capable of spreading deadly tropical diseases have been found in the UK, sparking fears of a new health threat.

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37 h. ago Urgent warning to Britons as scientists discover mosquitoes that spread deadly tropical diseases in Kent

The UKHSA has found eggs belonging to both the Egyptian mosquito and the tiger mosquito - species capable of carrying diseases including dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika viruses.

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50 h. ago Warning that THREE tropical diseases are heading to Britain: Scientists discover mosquitoes that spread dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika in the UK for the first time

The UKHSA has found eggs belonging to both the Egyptian mosquito and the tiger mosquito - species capable of carrying diseases including dengue fever, chikungunya and Zika viruses.

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55 h. ago Killer mosquitoes which spread deadly diseases coming to Britain, experts warn

Eggs of an Aedes albopictus mozzie - known as the tiger mosquito - were found in a surveillance trap at a motorway service station in Kent as experts have warned over the deadly diseases they could spread

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2 w. ago Experts make new mosquito discovery that could eliminate malaria

Scientists have discovered new genetic clues to how a type of mosquito is evolving over time to survive

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2 w. ago Experts make new mosquito discovery which could eliminate malaria

Scientists have discovered new genetic clues to work out how a type of mosquito is evolving over time to survive

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