diseases

Warnings for sexually transmitted diseases are making a big comeback in Leicestershire

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Warnings for sexually transmitted diseases are making a big comeback in Leicestershire

Cases of sexually transmitted diseases linked to 15th century England are increasing at an alarming rate in Leicestershire. Figures from England’s Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) show there were 81 cases of syphilis in the region last year – a 45 per cent jump from 56 cases in 2021. Last year’s infection rate for Leicestershire was … Read more

The tiger mosquito is coming. This is how the British prepared for the tropical diseases they brought with them

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The disease-carrying Asian Tiger Mosquito could strike the UK this summer, experts warn

Passengers getting off the Eurostar at London St Pancras station this summer may not have noticed the tiny black cylindrical object at the end of the platform. But these simple devices are traps that are at the forefront of Britain’s newest battle: against invasive mosquito species that can settle in the country and spread diseases … Read more