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Dengue outbreak continues in Hillsborough County, Florida

Original: Update on Hillsborough dengue outbreak

Health officials in Hillsborough County, Florida, have issued an update on the local dengue outbreak. Dengue, a mosquito-borne viral illness, is rarely transmitted locally in Florida, so confirmed cases acquired within the county have drawn public attention. Residents are being urged to take precautions against mosquito bites as monitoring continues in the affected area.

Why now: Locally acquired dengue cases are unusual in the United States, making the outbreak a public health concern for Florida residents.

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• Update on Hillsborough dengue outbreak · FOX 13 Tampa Bay

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