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Tropical Disease Reaches Europe
Italy has an epidemic of Chikungunya. Why has the mosquito-borne virus taken hold there?
Italy has an epidemic of Chikungunya, a mosquito-borne disease normally found in tropical countries. This show investigates how and why the painful disease has broken out in this part of Europe, and what can be done to control it.
Also on the show, a look at different ways of awakening people from a vegetative state; a guide on Metabolic Syndrome; and a reporter sees if a drug can help ease her fear of flying.
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This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project
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