Invasive mosquito species detected in east London

• Asian tiger mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti) have been identified breeding in east London, representing the first established population of this invasive species in the UK
• Enhanced surveillance has been initiated by UKHSA to monitor spread and prevent establishment of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya transmission in the UK
• Clinicians should maintain heightened awareness for these arboviral infections in patients with recent travel history to affected areas and consider local transmission as an emerging risk

UKHSA finds invasive Aedes aegypti breeding in east London, prompting enhanced surveillance.

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