From mosquito flight range to impact of temperatures: Understanding dengue transmission in Europe
Researchers are studying a 2024 dengue outbreak in Italy to better understand how the virus spreads in European climates. The study highlights that transmission is largely localized, often occurring between individuals in close proximity.
Why it matters
As climate patterns shift, understanding the transmission vectors of tropical diseases in non-endemic regions like Europe is critical for public health preparedness.
by European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
edited by Stephanie Baum , reviewed by Andrew Zinin
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Add as preferred source Credit: CC0 Public Domain Dengue is caused by the dengue virus and transmitted by mosquito bites. Traditionally endemic in tropical regions such as Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Southeast Asia, local transmission across several countries in mainland Europe has been documented since 2010. In particular, the mosquito species Aedes albopictus, which is now well established in southern Europe, can act as a dengue vector even though the main dengue vector is Aedes aegypti.
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