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Map Shows States Where Dengue Fever Cases Have Risen After Florida Outbreak
Newsweek • • health
Key Points:
- Dengue fever cases have increased in at least 15 U.S. states recently, with Florida experiencing the largest outbreak in the continental United States in decades, particularly in the Tampa Bay region.
- Florida has reported hundreds of dengue infections this year, including many locally acquired cases, leading to emergency declarations in several counties.
- Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease with symptoms ranging from mild fever and rash to severe, life-threatening conditions such as shock and organ failure.
- Rising dengue cases in the U.S. are linked to international travel and the presence of Aedes mosquitoes, which can transmit the virus locally when infected travelers return.
- The CDC advises residents to reduce mosquito exposure by using insect repellent, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water to help control the spread of dengue.
