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Rising cases of dengue fever in Florida prompt health alerts
NJ.com • • health
Key Points:
- Florida is seeing a rise in dengue fever cases originating within the state, with 41 cases statewide and 33 in Tampa Bay as of September 1.
- Hillsborough County reported 30 cases, Miami-Dade seven, Pinellas three, and Palm Beach one, prompting mosquito-borne illness alerts in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
- Dengue fever, caused by four related viruses, is common in tropical and subtropical regions but has appeared in several U.S. states, including Florida, with 2024 marking a record year for cases nationwide.
- Florida mosquito-control teams are increasing treatments and advising residents to eliminate standing water, wear protective clothing, and use insect repellent to reduce infection risks.
