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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) seen filling of blood while biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New EU record for viral disease brought by Tiger mosquitoes

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus, Moustique Tigre ) biting a human skin on August 21, 2025 in Paris, France. According to a report, the Asian tiger mosquito is becoming more present in the EU – currently spotted in 16 countries – due to more favourable climatic conditions such as rising temperatures. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus). Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen biting through a clothe on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen biting through a clothe on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Tiger Mosquito Continues To Spread Across France

A tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is seen drinking blood on a human arm. Since January 2024, the tiger mosquito (Moustique Tigre) is permanently established in 78 departments in France, this highly invasive species can carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. On August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member places Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae carrying Wolbachia into containers at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wolba

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wolbachia to more mosquitoes. The presence of Wolbachia in these mosqui

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 14, 2024 shows a breeding container of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wo

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member observes the eggs of Aedes aegypti mosquito carrying Wolbachia at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wolbachia to m

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members inspect breeding containers of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wol

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member showcases the Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs carrying Wolbachia at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wolbachia to mor

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 14, 2024 shows the headquarters of the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wolbachia to more mosquitoes. The presence of Wolbach

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member places Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae carrying Wolbachia into containers at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wolba

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member inspects a breeding container of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo shows the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wolbachia to more mosquitoes. The presence of Wolbachia in these mosquitoes in

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member works at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on May 14, 2024. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wolbachia to more mosquitoes. The presence of Wolbachia in these mosqui

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-FIOCRUZ-AEDES AEGYPTI MOSQUITOES-WOLBACHIA

(240519) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on May 14, 2024 shows an Aedes aegypti mosquito and larva carrying Wolbachia at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation's biotechnology factory in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. According to updated data from the Brazilian Ministry of Health on the May 17, Brazil has reported a total of 4,921,252 cases of dengue fever this year, including both confirmed and suspected cases, marking the highest level since the country began keeping records of the epidemic. The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation is a biomedical research institution under the Brazilian Ministry of Health. The foundation has established a small biotechnology factory in Mare, Rio de Janeiro, where it cultivates Aedes aegypti mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia bacteria. Wolbachia is an intracellular microorganism found in 60 percent of insect species in nature but is not commonly found in Aedes aegypti. Once mosquitoes carrying Wolbachia are released into the wild, they will reproduce, spreading Wolbachia to mo

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Tiger Mosquitoes invade France this summer - Paris

A Tiger Mosquito ( Aedes Albopictus) ( Moustique Tigre ) seen biting on human skin in Paris, France on August 20, 2023. This invasive mosquito brings tropical diseases such Dengue, Zika or Chikungunya. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger Mosquitoes invade France this summer - Paris

A Tiger Mosquito ( Aedes Albopictus) ( Moustique Tigre ) seen biting on human skin in Paris, France on August 20, 2023. This invasive mosquito brings tropical diseases such Dengue, Zika or Chikungunya. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tiger Mosquitoes invade France this summer - Paris

A Tiger Mosquito ( Aedes Albopictus) ( Moustique Tigre ) seen biting on human skin in Paris, France on August 20, 2023. This invasive mosquito brings tropical diseases such Dengue, Zika or Chikungunya. Photo by Christophe Geyres/ABACAPRESS.COM