Health alert! Dengue warning issued in the Florida Keys
Dengue cases have been reported in the Florida Keys and people have been warned to take precautionary measures.
Posted on 04/07/2024 at 12:00
- Health Alert Issued for Dengue.
- Florida Keys Affected.
- Will the Disease Spread?
A health alert has been issued in the Florida Keys following confirmed cases of dengue.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued a health advisory due to the emergence of the mosquito-borne disease.
Just days ago, the CDC warned about the increased risk of infections from the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the dengue virus carrier.
Most cases reported in 2024 were from individuals who traveled and contracted the virus abroad, but now the situation has changed.
Dengue Alert in the Florida Keys
Two locally acquired cases have been confirmed in the Florida Keys, according to state health officials in Monroe County.
Just three months ago, in March, an emergency was declared in Puerto Rico after a historic record of 1,498 confirmed dengue cases.
Due to this, visitors to Florida, especially the Keys, are urged to protect themselves and take appropriate preventive measures.
The virus is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which bites humans and causes the disease, but not everyone develops symptoms.
Not Everyone Develops Symptoms
According to the CDC, one in four people infected with dengue develops symptoms, and most of these are mild.
Symptoms can include fever, joint pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and skin rashes.
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However, it is important to note that one in 20 cases of classic dengue can become severe and progress to dengue hemorrhagic fever, which can be fatal.
The CDC reports that a person could contract dengue up to four times in their lifetime, according to NBC.
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