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Fragments of the West -Nijl virus were detected in British mosquitoes for the first time, said the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
A research program of the UKHSA and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) found the genetic material in mosquitoes collected in Great Britain in 2023.
Western Nile virus is a disease worn by vector that is usually found in birds that usually circulates through bird biting mosquitoes. In rare cases, mosquitoes can transfer the virus to people.
A Ukhsa spokesperson said that the risk to the general public is “very low”, but that advice to healthcare professionals will be issued.
