NormanH Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 This very aggressive strain is a very worrying newcomer to the coastal regions near the Mediterranean.It carries serious diseases such as malaria and chikungunya, and its sting is more painful and has more serious consequences than the standard endemic variety.http://www.leparisien.fr/societe/alerte-au-moustique-tigre-07-06-2010-953706.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Phew that's a relief, it doesn't carry dengue fever then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 You can laugh about this, for about 2 years.We can't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 [quote user="Théière"]Phew that's a relief, it doesn't carry dengue fever then.[/quote]I would commend you to peruse the link to to Le Parisien given by the OP in which the transmission of dengue fever is confirmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 http://www.issg.org/database/species/ecology.asp?si=109&fr=1&sts=&lang=FR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Was joking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 [quote user="Théière"]Was joking[/quote]Subtlety beat me§ I must really get a change in humour trepanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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