Friday, 7 September 2007

Chikungunya virus outbreak in Europe

Chikungunya virus spread by mosquitoes(mainly Asian Tiger Mosquitoes) has appeared in Europe.
Up to Mid-August, over 100 cases have appeared in Italy,initally in Ravenna.
In tropical areas, Asian Tiger Mosquitoes also carry Dengue Fever.
Chikungunya has infected over a million people in India and Indian ocean islands.
It is feared that if chikungunya gets established in Asian Tiger mosquitoes in Europe,so will Dengue Fever.

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