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Zika-Carrying Mosquitoes Are Breeding In Britain For The First Time, Scientists Warn Of A Changing Disease Map

A mosquito capable of spreading Zika, dengue, and chikungunya has been found breeding in Britain for the first time.

Medical Daily

What doctors say about the risk of Zika virus as mosquitoes found breeding in UK

The invasive mosquito species aedes aegypti was found in East London

The Independent UK

Invasive tropical mosquito found breeding in east London

Climate crisis could increase incursions of Aedes aegypti, which can transmit Zika virus and dengue, experts say

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Mosquito species which could carry deadly disease found breeding in London

The invasive mosquito species aedes aegypti is usually found in tropical climates

The Independent UK

New Jersey Confirms Its First Zika Case Since 2020 and Says the Middlesex County Resident Traveled

New Jersey reported its first Zika case in six years in Middlesex County. Officials call it travel-related and say public risk stays low.

Medical Daily

CDC Has Issued Its Only Active Zika Travel Notice, and It Is for One of Asia's Most Popular Vacation Islands

The CDC issued a Level 2 Zika travel notice for Indonesia after infections were reported among travelers returning from Bali.

Medical Daily

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Recurring risk: Like Zika, Oropouche virus can also affect the brains of unborn babies

Discovered in 1955, the Oropouche virus circulated mainly in the Amazon, causing a febrile illness virtually indistinguishable from dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, viruses also transmitted by biting mosquitoes.

The Conversation

British tourists warned over spike in deadly mosquito viruses in holiday hotspots

Eight Zika virus cases were reported from January to June 2026 – only seven cases were recorded in the whole of 2025

The Independent UK

The mosquito-borne diseases that could soon reach the UK as temperatures soar

Mosquitoes capable of carrying nasty illnesses, such as dengue fever and Zika, could also take hold in the UK in the coming years due to climate change

The Independent UK

10 Deadliest Creatures Hidden Inside Ordinary Homes

Most people think of danger as something that exists far away in jungles, oceans, deserts, or isolated wilderness. Yet some of the world’s most dangerous creatures quietly live much closer than humans realize. Hidden in attics, basements, mattresses, drains, garages, shoes, kitchens, and dark corners, certain animals and insects inside…

Times Pets

Most Dangerous Animals Humans Completely Underestimate

When people think of dangerous animals, the mind usually goes to obvious predators. Large cats, sharks, or venomous snakes dominate the imagination. But in reality, some of the most dangerous animals are not the ones that look threatening. They are small, familiar, or even seemingly harmless. What makes these creatures…

Times Pets

4 Most Dangerous Insects in the World That Can Kill Humans

Even though insects are small, we shouldn’t overlook the venomous and serious threats that some of them pose to human life and health. They can kill or even lead an individual into coma through their poisonous stings and through transmission of deadly diseases. In this article, we will learn about…

Times Life

Where Wildlife Is Deadliest: Which Country Tops The List?

The world is breathtakingly beautiful, but in some places, that beauty comes with sharp teeth, potent venom, crushing strength, and silent danger. From dense rainforests to dry deserts and vast oceans, wildlife can be as deadly as it is fascinating. This question often sparks curiosity and fear at the same…

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Everything travellers need to know about Zika virus 10 years after epidemic

The NHS warns pregnant women to ‘consider avoiding travelling to a country with a risk of Zika virus’

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‘Dangerous’ mosquitoes that can spread fatal diseases invade Bay Area tech hub

The ‘aggressive’ insects can spread dengue, zika and other life-threatening viral illnesses

The Conversation

First evidence in the UK of breeding aegypti mosquito – the main spreader of dengue, chikungunya and Zika

Scientists have found eggs of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in the UK for the first time – a mosquito that spreads many tropical diseases.

The Conversation

Zika virus may raise long-term risks of type 2 diabetes – new study

It has been ten years since Brazil faced a major outbreak of the Zika virus. The alert was given in 2015, when the country’s north-eastern states reported a sudden increase in the number of babies born with unusually small heads – a condition called microcephaly.

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Remember Zika virus? Hawaii confirms case after six years of no known exposures

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Doctors raise alarm about “sloth fever"

The Oropouche virus has been linked to Zika-like outcomes in pregnant people, with cases more than doubling in 2024

Salon

Zika makes human skin "mosquito magnet"

The study adds to growing research that could one day lead to a vaccine

The Guardian - UK

Alien invaders: from voracious snails to Zika-virus mosquitoes, why biologists are worried

Scientists at Queen’s University Belfast say the risks posed by non-native species – to biodiversity, the economy and people’s health – warrant coordinated action across the world

Latin Times

South Carolina Lab Behind Escaped Monkey Drama Conducted Secret Animal Experiments Involving Deadly Virus

Secretive experiments on monkeys—involving dangerous pathogens like the Zika virus—have come to light after dozens of monkeys escaped the facility in November.

The Times of India

WHO launches strategic plan against rising dengue cases and other viral infections

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a preparedness plan to tackle the infection and deaths caused by dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases such as Zika and chikungunya.

The Times of India

Top mosquito-borne illnesses that are spreading in the US

In recent years, mosquito-borne illnesses have been on rise in the US and some of these diseases can have severe complications ranging from coma, seizures to brain damage. Recently, a rare case of eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) was found in Massachusetts. The infection poses a serious death risk and is…

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