The medium has echoed the season of mosquitoes that is coming during this year, which is expected to be one of the toughest in Spain, warning of some dangers That this small insect can carry.
“The mosquito is the most lethal animal on the planet. It causes around 725,000 deaths per yearmainly due to its role as a vector of diseases such as dengue, Zika, Chikungunya and Western Nile virus, “says Jorge Halván, head of the National Association of Environmental Health Companies to the same medium.
And, only during the last year, A dozen people died in Andalusia Because of the western Nile virus. In addition, together with the native common mosquito, in Spain other invasive species also live together, such as the Tigre mosquito (which has spread through the east, south and center of the country), the Egyptian mosquito (Canary Islands) or the Japanese mosquito (more common in the Cantabrian).
“Las Tiger and Egyptian species They can transmit yellow fever, dengue, chikungunya and zika. He Common mosquito and the Japanese mosquito They can transmit the western Nile virus, “explains the publication, which warns that” Europe is already feeling the impact of these prolific reproductors, which need little more than a drop of water to produce their spawning. ”
Exist Some tips to take care of this little one, but potentially lethal insect. For example, long sleeves and long pants can be used to cover the skin, apply repellent to keep them away or leave the air conditioning on, as they usually prefer warm and humid environments.
