Chikungunya Transmission Expands Across Europe Amid Rising Temperatures
• Climate change is enabling chikungunya transmission across Europe due to rising temperatures and expanded mosquito habitats.
• The Asian tiger mosquito, a key vector, is spreading northward, increasing the risk of chikungunya outbreaks.
• Enhanced mosquito control, surveillance, and public awareness are crucial to mitigating the spread of chikungunya in Europe.
Climate change enables chikungunya spread in Europe
A recent study reveals that chikungunya, a mosquito-borne tropical disease, is increasingly capable of spreading across Europe due to climate change.
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