The disease, which is spread through the Asian Tiger Mosquito, is becoming more prevalent as climate change sends the insects further into Europe
Trousers from the UK heading to popular destinations in Europe including France, Spain, Italy and Greece are being warned to take care due to the spread of a potentially fatal disease. Dengue fever is a potentially lethal infection spread by mosquitoes, and was called ‘bone break fever’ in the 1700s due to the severe pain it causes in muscles and joints.
Speaking on BBC's Morning Live, Dr Punam Krishan said: "Dengue fever is a viral infection that you can catch from mosquitoes – mosquitoes pass it on to people. Traditional hot spots for dengue fever have been tropical places – you’re thinking south-west Asia, Africa, the Caribbean. However, the Asian Tiger Mosquito have moved closer to home in Europe, which is where we have been seeing cases rising.
"They have moved in, we think because of climate change The warmer climate is much more favourable to these mosquitoes. It is good to be aware if you are making a trip to these countries this summer.
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