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Florida Dengue Outbreak Tops 250 Local Cases Near Tampa
Original: Florida Dengue Outbreak Tops 250 Local Cases, Most Near Tampa
Florida has recorded more than 250 locally transmitted dengue cases, with the largest share concentrated in the Tampa area. Dengue, a mosquito-borne illness typically associated with tropical regions, is now spreading within the state rather than being imported by travelers. Health officials are monitoring the outbreak as residents raise concerns about mosquito control and the growing risk of locally acquired tropical diseases in the continental United States.
Why now: A large dengue outbreak acquired locally in the US is unusual and raises public health concerns for residents and travelers to Florida.
Evidence
- Florida Dengue Outbreak Tops 250 Local Cases, Most Near Tampa · NewsRadio WFLA
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