Mosquito that carries Dengue and Zika virus found breeding in UK for first time

The invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito species, typically found in tropical climates, has been detected breeding in the UK for the first time. An official warning was issued following the discovery of these insects, which are capable of spreading several dangerous diseases. These include the Zika virus, dengue fever, chikungunya, and yellow fever. This marks the first instance of this specific mosquito breeding within Britain, raising concerns regarding the transmission of these tropical viral infections.