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Virginia Confirms First Locally Acquired Dengue Case
930 WFMD Free Talk • • health
Key Points:
- Virginia has confirmed its first locally acquired case of dengue virus infection in a Northern Virginia resident with no recent travel history.
- Health officials believe the infection occurred after a local mosquito bit an infected traveler and then transmitted the virus to the second patient.
- There is currently no evidence of ongoing local transmission, and no additional locally acquired cases have been reported.
- The Virginia Department of Health and local health departments are conducting mosquito surveillance and monitoring for further cases.
- Residents are advised to reduce mosquito breeding sites and use insect repellent to minimize the risk of mosquito bites.
