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What are Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus?

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Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus also known as the Asian Tiger Mosquito, are two mosquitos of the genus Aedes that are notorious for spreading Dengue Fever. However, other mosquito species may be capable of spreading Dengue, notably Aedes polynesiensis and Aedes scutellaris.

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