00:00Europe is facing record-breaking levels of mosquito-borne illnesses.
00:0827 outbreaks of chikungunya have occurred this year in Europe.
00:13The continent also recorded 335 cases of West Nile virus, the highest number in three years.
00:20Currently France is most at risk for chikungunya virus disease.
00:25And for Italy, for the West Nile virus, Italy is currently the most affected country.
00:35So out of the more than 300 reported cases, more than 270 has been reported in Italy.
00:44Europe's mosquito season is becoming longer and more intense as a result of rising temperatures,
00:50longer summers, milder winters and changes in rainfall patterns.
00:54The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control say these make the perfect conditions for mosquitoes to thrive in.
01:02The climate changes in longer term affects both the distribution of the mosquito vectors
01:11and the time interval when the temperature is favourable for the transmission of the disease by mosquitoes.
01:24Most people infected with West Nile virus do not develop symptoms but the virus can lead to neurological complications and is sometimes fatal.
01:33Chikungunya can cause headaches, fever, nausea and other symptoms.
01:37The European Union approved two chikungunya vaccines but there is no vaccine that protects against West Nile virus.
01:44There is also no specific treatment for either of them.
01:47Prevention is therefore key to curb the viruses from spreading.
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