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Dengue Outbreak Reaches the United States
Original: What to Know About the Dengue Outbreak in the U.S.
Health authorities are tracking a dengue outbreak in the United States, with locally transmitted cases reported in Puerto Rico, which declared an epidemic, as well as parts of Florida. Tropical Storm Debby's flooding raised fears of further mosquito-borne spread. Public health experts are urging people to avoid mosquito bites and are explaining the symptoms of dengue, which can include high fever, severe headache and body aches.
Why now: Rising locally transmitted dengue cases and recent flooding have renewed public concern about mosquito-borne disease in the U.S.
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- What to Know About the Dengue Outbreak in the U.S. · Time Magazine
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