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In the Eye of the Tiger

Global spread of Asian tiger mosquito could fuel outbreaks of tropical disease in temperate regions

BIG BITES  An aggressive biter, the Asian tiger mosquito can carry a variety of pathogens that cause debilitating diseases in humans and some domestic animals.

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By Carrie Arnold

- More than 2 years ago

There is no shortage of mosquitoes in North America, and adding one more variety might seem like just a minor uptick in summertime’s itchy-scratchy.