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New Asian mosquito could bring malaria to African cities, warn scientists – The Guardian
Unlike endemic species, An. stephensi is adapted to urban areas, putting another 126 million people in danger
Already grappling with the highest incidence of malaria with more than 90% of global cases, Africa should be wary of an Asian mosquito species that has the potential to spread the disease into the continents urban areas subjecting an additional 126 million people to risk a new analysis suggests.
Unlike endemic mosquito species in Africa, which have made themselves at home in warm and wet climes in largely rural areas, this particular mosquito An. stephensihas made an appearance in African citie…
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