Florida County Confirms First Case of Locally Acquired Dengue Fever

Florida county confirms first case of locally acquired Dengue fever

The Florida Department of Health announced Saturday the first confirmed case of Dengue fever in Citrus County.

Locally Acquired Dengue Fever Case Confirmed In Citrus County - Tampa Free Press

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. – Citrus County health officials have confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue fever, prompting local agencies to step up mosquito control and surveillance operations across the area. The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) announced the case and confirmed it is coordinating response efforts alongside Citrus County Mosquito Control. […] Locally Acquired Dengue Fever Case Confirmed In Citrus County

Health officials confirm locally acquired dengue case in Citrus County: DOH

Health officials have confirmed a locally acquired case of dengue in Citrus County, according to the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Citrus County.DOH-Citrus said it is coordinating with Citrus County Mosquito Control to increase surveillance and prevention efforts, including truck fogging, aerial larviciding and inspections for mosquito breeding areas, according to a news release.Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness that can cause flu-like …