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Chikungunya: Where is the Most Dangerous Hotspot?

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Chikungunya: Where is the Most Dangerous Hotspot?
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While many are concerned about the increase in Chikungunya virus cases in China, an expert draws attention to other areas. Dr. Antonios Michailakis, Research Entomologist at the Benaki Phytopathological Institute and Deputy Member of the BoD of EODY, analyzes the data and explains why Greece should focus on the tiger mosquito.

According to Dr. Michailakis, cases in Guangdong province, China, show a rate of approximately 5.5 cases per 100,000 population. The expert also reveals which country Europe is now at risk from.

More information is available at ygeiamou.gr.

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