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

Mosquitoes infected with dengue blocking Wolbachia bacteria in Brazil

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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