Dengue Fever Alert Issued in Florida Keys After Locally Acquired Cases

Health officials step up mosquito control efforts as dengue infections rise globally and locally.

Two locally acquired dengue cases confirmed in the Florida Keys, prompting a health alert.
The CDC recently warned of increased dengue risk in the U.S. as global cases surge.
Dengue is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and is not contagious between people.
Symptoms include fever, severe muscle and joint pain, nausea, and rash; severe cases can be life-threatening.
Residents are advised to eliminate standing water and use mosquito repellent to prevent bites.