Scientists Warn of Global Spread of Disease-Carrying Insects
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A study in Nature Communications warns that the global spread of mosquitoes through trade and travel has increased significantly since the 1950s, raising the risk of vector-borne diseases like West Nile virus and encephalitis, which pose serious health and economic challenges. The expansion is driven by global shipping, trade routes, and climate change, emphasizing the need for preventive measures such as protective clothing and eliminating standing water.
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