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U.S. travelers have reported more dengue fever cases than usual. There have been 745 this year. Dengue fever is caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes and is mainly found in tropical places. It does not spread from person to person. Most dengue cases in the continental U.S. occur from travel, and sometimes in southern states. Preventing mosquito bites can prevent dengue. People should tell their doctor about any illness with fever occurring within three weeks of travel to at-risk areas.
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One in four people infected with dengue develop symptoms. Of these, one in twenty will develop a severe form of the illness. People should be monitored closely for 48 hours after the fever goes away for signs of severe illness. Most people recover within a week.
As of July 10th, there have been 774 reported cases of travel-related dengue in the continental U.S. this year. Seven locally transmitted cases have been detected in Florida.
Dengue fever can cause intense bone and joint pain along with flu-like symptoms such as body aches, pain behind the eyes, nausea, fever, and rash. In severe cases, the cell platelet count becomes dangerously low and can lead to internal bleeding, shock, and death.
Severe dengue can become life-threatening within hours, and a patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately if they have: belly pain or tenderness, vomiting 3 or more times in 24 hours, bleeding from the nose or gums, vomiting blood or blood in stool, or feeling extremely tired and restless. These symptoms will appear within 24-48 hours after the fever has gone away.
Early or mild cases of dengue can be confused with many other diseases, it is important to let your doctor know if you have traveled to a region where Dengue Fever is present within three weeks of developing symptoms. It is important to know if a person has dengue fever so they can monitor for signs of severe illness and avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes to prevent local spread.
There is no specific treatment for dengue aside from getting plenty of rest, taking over the counter non-NSAID pain relievers such as Tylenol, and drinking a lot of fluids.
People with dengue fever should avoid taking NSAIDs or other blood-thinning pain relievers due to their increased risk of internal bleeding. Dengue patients who develop severe dengue may need to be admitted to the hospital for monitoring, and if resting at home should monitor themselves for signs of severe infection.
Travelers and people living in areas with increased risk of infection should take steps to protect themselves from mosquitos such as wearing long-sleeved clothing and bug spray. The mosquitos that carry dengue are common in urban areas, and precautions should be taken even on city streets.
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The species of mosquito that transmits dengue fever is present in the U.S. which means the potential for local transmission is present. Currently, the risk of widespread transmission of dengue fever is low, and cases have been limited to the southernmost regions of southern states.
Scientists are working on developing adult vaccines for dengue.
Scientists are still learning how climate change is affecting the spread of dengue fever.
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U.S. travelers have reported more dengue fever cases than usual. There have been 745 this year. Dengue fever is caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes and is mainly found in tropical places. It does not spread from person to person. Most dengue cases in the continental U.S. occur from travel, and sometimes in southern states. Preventing mosquito bites can prevent dengue. People should tell their doctor about any illness with fever occurring within three weeks of travel to at-risk areas.
WHAT WE KNOW
One in four people infected with dengue develop symptoms. Of these, one in twenty will develop a severe form of the illness. People should be monitored closely for 48 hours after the fever goes away for signs of severe illness. Most people recover within a week.
As of July 10th, there have been 774 reported cases of travel-related dengue in the continental U.S. this year. Seven locally transmitted cases have been detected in Florida.
Dengue fever can cause intense bone and joint pain along with flu-like symptoms such as body aches, pain behind the eyes, nausea, fever, and rash. In severe cases, the cell platelet count becomes dangerously low and can lead to internal bleeding, shock, and death.
Severe dengue can become life-threatening within hours, and a patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately if they have: belly pain or tenderness, vomiting 3 or more times in 24 hours, bleeding from the nose or gums, vomiting blood or blood in stool, or feeling extremely tired and restless. These symptoms will appear within 24-48 hours after the fever has gone away.
Early or mild cases of dengue can be confused with many other diseases, it is important to let your doctor know if you have traveled to a region where Dengue Fever is present within three weeks of developing symptoms. It is important to know if a person has dengue fever so they can monitor for signs of severe illness and avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes to prevent local spread.
There is no specific treatment for dengue aside from getting plenty of rest, taking over the counter non-NSAID pain relievers such as Tylenol, and drinking a lot of fluids.
People with dengue fever should avoid taking NSAIDs or other blood-thinning pain relievers due to their increased risk of internal bleeding. Dengue patients who develop severe dengue may need to be admitted to the hospital for monitoring, and if resting at home should monitor themselves for signs of severe infection.
Travelers and people living in areas with increased risk of infection should take steps to protect themselves from mosquitos such as wearing long-sleeved clothing and bug spray. The mosquitos that carry dengue are common in urban areas, and precautions should be taken even on city streets.
UNKNOWNS
The species of mosquito that transmits dengue fever is present in the U.S. which means the potential for local transmission is present. Currently, the risk of widespread transmission of dengue fever is low, and cases have been limited to the southernmost regions of southern states.
Scientists are working on developing adult vaccines for dengue.
Scientists are still learning how climate change is affecting the spread of dengue fever.
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U.S. travelers have reported more dengue fever cases than usual. There have been 745 this year. Dengue fever is caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes and is mainly found in tropical places. It does not spread from person to person. Most dengue cases in the continental U.S. occur from travel, and sometimes in southern states. Preventing mosquito bites can prevent dengue. People should tell their doctor about any illness with fever occurring within three weeks of travel to at-risk areas.
WHAT WE KNOW
One in four people infected with dengue develop symptoms. Of these, one in twenty will develop a severe form of the illness. People should be monitored closely for 48 hours after the fever goes away for signs of severe illness. Most people recover within a week.
As of July 10th, there have been 774 reported cases of travel-related dengue in the continental U.S. this year. Seven locally transmitted cases have been detected in Florida.
Dengue fever can cause intense bone and joint pain along with flu-like symptoms such as body aches, pain behind the eyes, nausea, fever, and rash. In severe cases, the cell platelet count becomes dangerously low and can lead to internal bleeding, shock, and death.
Severe dengue can become life-threatening within hours, and a patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately if they have: belly pain or tenderness, vomiting 3 or more times in 24 hours, bleeding from the nose or gums, vomiting blood or blood in stool, or feeling extremely tired and restless. These symptoms will appear within 24-48 hours after the fever has gone away.
Early or mild cases of dengue can be confused with many other diseases, it is important to let your doctor know if you have traveled to a region where Dengue Fever is present within three weeks of developing symptoms. It is important to know if a person has dengue fever so they can monitor for signs of severe illness and avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes to prevent local spread.
There is no specific treatment for dengue aside from getting plenty of rest, taking over the counter non-NSAID pain relievers such as Tylenol, and drinking a lot of fluids.
People with dengue fever should avoid taking NSAIDs or other blood-thinning pain relievers due to their increased risk of internal bleeding. Dengue patients who develop severe dengue may need to be admitted to the hospital for monitoring, and if resting at home should monitor themselves for signs of severe infection.
Travelers and people living in areas with increased risk of infection should take steps to protect themselves from mosquitos such as wearing long-sleeved clothing and bug spray. The mosquitos that carry dengue are common in urban areas, and precautions should be taken even on city streets.
UNKNOWNS
The species of mosquito that transmits dengue fever is present in the U.S. which means the potential for local transmission is present. Currently, the risk of widespread transmission of dengue fever is low, and cases have been limited to the southernmost regions of southern states.
Scientists are working on developing adult vaccines for dengue.
Scientists are still learning how climate change is affecting the spread of dengue fever.
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