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CONNECTICUT, May 03 2016 – Zika virus, which causes crippling birth defects, was known to be carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Now, Zika has been discovered in a second species, Aedes albopictus, also known as the Asian tiger mosquito.
About two weeks ago, for the first time during the current outbreak, the virus was found in albopictus mosquitoes in Mexico.
Officials say that in the last five years, the numbers of Aedes albopictus has increased substantially.
Health officials want to identify any mosquitoes carrying Zika as soon as possible, and hit them with full-scale eradication efforts.
