In the Grand Est, three departments have been colonized by the tiger mosquito, which is dangerous for health.
- More recently, another very common type of mosquito, Culex pipiens, transmitted another type of virus, West Nile virus.
- In the event of a sting followed by symptoms, consult your doctor.
Bas-Rhin, Haut-Rhin and Meurthe-et-Moselle: the tiger mosquito, established in the Grand Est since 2015, is now present in these three departments, according to the actu.fr site. Meurthe-et-Moselle has only one colonized municipality, Nancy, the tiger mosquito having been detected in several districts.
Dengue fever, chikungunya, zika
The Aedes albopictus mosquito (commonly known as the “tiger mosquito”) is native to Asia. It is the vector of diseases such as dengue fever, chikungunya or zika. In metropolitan France, this mosquito has developed rapidly since 2004 and is now present in 67 departments according to the Ministry of Health and Prevention.
“In fact, the mosquito becomes infected by taking the virus from the blood of a sick person infected (following a trip to a tropical zone) during a bite and then, during another bite, transmits the virus. to a new person, explains the ARS du Grand Est. “Once established in a sector, it is very difficult to eliminate it”she says.
How not to be stung
To avoid being bitten, it is recommended to favor natural repellents, wear long and loose clothing, use plants, turn on the fan and remove stagnant water from your surroundings.
