The British Equine Veterinary Association has released a statement on their website stating that a species of mosquito suspected of transmitting West Nile Virus has been discovered in the UK. This is notable because West Nile Virus has never been found in the UK, and this specific type of mosquito has not been seen in the UK since 1945.
West Nile virus outbreaks in horses, other animals, and humans have been reported in the U.S., Africa, Asia, and even France, but researchers are still unsure as to how this type of mosquito entered the UK region.
It is suspected that accidental transportation by way of an international shipping terminal was the cause.
Click here to read the entire statement.
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