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Mosquito capable of carrying Zika virus found in Stanislaus County
zika mosquito
Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have been detected in Stanislaus County for the first time. These mosquitos are capable of transmitting viruses such as chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever and Zika (Photo contributed).
The mosquito breed responsible for transmitting the Zika virus has been detected in Stanislaus County, the East Side Mosquito Abatement District and Stanislaus County Public Health Agency reported Thursday.