Two species of disease-carrying mosquitoes have been found in the UK, according to new research.
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Aedes aegypti, also known as the Egyptian mosquito, and Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito, are carriers of diseases including yellow fever and dengue fever.
They are frequently found in Africa and sub-tropical places such as south-east Asia, but have also appeared in several European countries.
Experts believe that their spread will become more common in part due to climate change.
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