Scientists tackle climate change-led spread of mosquito-borne diseases

Mosquitoes infected with dengue blocking Wolbachia bacteria in Brazil Source: AAP

The World Health Organisation is warning over half the world's population is at risk of contracting Dengue Fever.The potentially deadly viral infection is carried by mosquitoes - but scientists are working on ways to block its transmission.

Updated 10/01/2020

By Greg Dyett

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