![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/dengue-symptoms-to-look-out-for-as-alert-issued-for-spread-of-virus-in-florida/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Aedes-aegypti-Close-up-a-Mosquito-sucking-human-blood.jpg&description=Florida's Department of Health reported cases of dengue fever in Broward County and Miami-Dade. While there is currently no specific treatment for dengue, early detection can significantly reduce mortality The rise in Dengue fever has prompted health officials in Florida to ask residents to look out for symptoms - as the state looks to keep cases under wraps. Florida's Department of Health confirmed cases of dengue, which transmit to humans through the bite of infected mosquitos, in Broward County, the home of Fort Lauderdale, and Miami-Dade County. Two cases of the virus have been found in Broward County between July 30 and August 5. And 10 cases of dengue have been reported in Florida this year, with the majority coming from Miami-Dade County in July. The Department of Health in Florida revealed: "Ten cases have been serotyped by PCR and in 2022 there were just two locally acquired dengue cases." For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US And now nearly 200 cases in total have been documented across Florida this year, with individuals who were known to have a history of travel to tropical climates. While there is no specific treatment for dengue and severe dengue, early detection and access to proper medical care greatly lower fatality rates of severe dengue. The World Health Organisation states dengue is a viral infection that transmits through mosquito bites and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. While there is currently no specific treatment for dengue, early detection can significantly reduce mortality. Most people with dengue have mild or no symptoms and get better within two weeks. Rarely, dengue can be severe and lead to death. If symptoms occur, they usually begin four to 10 days after infection and last for two to seven days. The World Health Organisation states: "Most people who get dengue won't have symptoms. But for those that do, the most common symptoms are high fever, headache, body aches,){kind=link}
Florida’s Department of Health reported cases of dengue fever in Broward County and Miami-Dade. While there is currently no specific treatment for dengue, early detection can significantly reduce mortality
The rise in Dengue fever has prompted health officials in Florida to ask residents to look out for symptoms – as the state looks to keep cases under wraps.
Florida’s Department of Health confirmed cases of dengue, which transmit to humans through the bite of infected mosquitos, in Broward County, the home of Fort Lauderdale, and Miami-Dade County.
Two cases of the virus have been found in Broward County between July 30 and August 5. And 10 cases of dengue have been reported in Florida this year, with the majority coming from Miami-Dade County in July.
The Department of Health in Florida revealed: “Ten cases have been serotyped by PCR and in 2022 there were just two locally acquired dengue cases.”