Hawaii confirms 12th dengue case this year connected to traveler exposure
Dengue Virus Cases Continue to Increase in Hawaii Dengue virus cases are sharply rising in Hawaii, with the state now reporting its 12th case of the year. The latest case was identified on Maui, while the other eleven were found on Oahu. According to the Hawaii Ministry of Health, the individual contracted the virus after […]
Dengue fever cases rise in spring break locations like Mexico, Puerto Rico: CDC
As spring breakers continue to head south this season, mosquitoes pose health risks, which need to be paid particular attention. The global cases of dengue fever are on the rise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And that's a warning of an increase in US travellers. The agency announced its Health Alert Network […]
Dengue Fever Hits Texas Border Region, Highest Infection Rate in Two Decades, Say Health Officials
EAGLE PASS, Texas — Dengue fever cases are increasing along the Texas-Mexico border, with infection rates in the Lone Star State reaching levels not seen in more than two decades. Mexico has also seen an increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to complications from the virus. Despite the proximity of Mexico and Texas border cities, […]
Texas reports first locally transmitted case of dengue fever this year
Texas has recorded its first local case of dengue fever this year, state public health officials announced this week. The case was reported in Cameron County, a county on the Texas-Mexico border that includes the city of Brownsville and has a population of about 425,000. Mosquitoes carry potentially deadly viruses. Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto/Shutterstock Last year, the […]
Dengue surges in UAE after record-breaking rainfall leaves ideal conditions for mosquitoes
Dengue fever is rapidly increasing around the world: the World Health Organization declared it a national emergency in December after a tenfold increase in cases over the past generation. The United Arab Emirates has issued multiple warnings about dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease that has become widespread in the UAE after record rainfall there. The […]
CDC: Almost 200 Cases Of Dengue Virus Reported In N.Y. And New Jersey
A bird’s-eye view of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 30, 2014. REUTERS/Tami Chappell By Brooke Mallory, OAN StaffThursday, July 11, 2024 1:40 PM The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that about 200 people have been infected with the dengue virus in […]
Dengue fever reported in Florida Keys in two locally-acquired cases
Key West, Florida – of The Florida Department of Health has warned Two residents of the northern islands have been diagnosed with dengue fever, raising concerns that mosquitoes in the Keys may be transmitting the disease. These locally acquired cases are the seventh and eighth reported in the lower 48 states this year, with more […]
CDC warns of increased risk of dengue virus in US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory Tuesday warning the public that the risk of dengue virus infection in the United States is increased this year as the number of dengue virus (DENV) cases around the world continues to rise. Countries of the Americas report This is the highest number […]
Tiger mosquitoes blamed for spread of dengue fever: ‘Most invasive species’
As dengue fever continues to spread across Europe, experts say an invasive mosquito species is to blame. Known as “Tiger MosquitoThe European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned that a species of insect called Aedes albopictus has spread to 13 EU member states. Dr. Eliza Thiel, director of research at the Mayo […]
‘Breakbone’ Dengue Fever Cases Reach Emergency Levels
This week, the number of dengue cases across the Americas is expected to exceed 5.2 million in 2024, with the United Nations health agency calling it an “emergency.” Gervase Barbosa, director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), said: Confirmed The surprisingly high numbers were announced at Thursday’s press conference. daily mail report. The number […]