The Asian Tiger Mosquito (Aedes albopictus) is an invasive species from Asia. It has invaded the temperate regions of Europe and the Americas, where it remains active also during the winter season. Globalisation, urbanisation and climate change have promoted its spreading. It is a public health concern since it can transmit viral diseases such as Dengue and Chikungunya.
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The Bluetongue Disease
Bluetongue is a viral, vector-transmitted disease that affects ruminants. There is no treatment to cure infected animals, but it can be prevented by vaccination. Other indirect methods to prevent the spread of the Bluetongue disease are the control of the vector population, and the control of livestock transportation.
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