"The Enormous Consequences of Ignoring the Asian Tiger Mosquito Invasion in the US"

The Asian Tiger mosquito, a species that arrived in the US in the 1970s, is spreading diseases such as dengue, West Nile virus, Zika, chikungunya, and malaria across the country. Experts warn that the US is unprepared for the threat posed by this mosquito species, and inaction will only make the situation worse. The workshop on mosquito-borne illnesses highlighted the increasing presence of tropical diseases in the US and the need for proactive measures to address the issue.