Texas’ first regionally transmitted case of dengue fever in 2024 has been recorded because the state is experiencing its highest annual case rely in a long time, officers say.
The mosquito-driven virus was present in a resident of Cameron County, which is the southernmost county within the state, in response to the Texas Division of State Well being Providers (DSHS).
“It has been a highly active year for dengue virus globally. As of today, there have been 106 travel-associated dengue cases, including one death reported in Texas,” the company mentioned Monday.
“This is the highest annual case count in Texas since 2002,” it added. “Precautions should be taken to protect against mosquito bites in Texas and while traveling internationally to countries where dengue is endemic.”
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A regionally transmitted case of dengue fever has been recorded in Cameron County, Texas. (iStock)
DSHS says the dengue virus – which is commonly present in locations such because the “South Pacific, Asia, the Caribbean, South and Central America, and Africa” – is transmitted by mosquitos and about 25% of those that change into contaminated are symptomatic.
“After about three to 14 days, infected people may develop fever, nausea, vomiting, rash, muscle aches, joint pain, bone pain, pain behind the eyes and headaches. Most people recover completely within two weeks,” in response to the company. “However, about one in 20 symptomatic people develop a severe infection that can be fatal if untreated.”
CDC WARNS OF MOSQUITO-DRIVEN VIRUS AS CASES SPIKE
A employee is seen releasing smoke throughout a fumigation marketing campaign towards the mosquito that transmits the dengue virus, on June 24, in San Salvador, El Salvador. (Aphotografia/Getty Pictures)
Texas well being officers are actually urging the general public to “not give mosquitoes a biting chance” by sporting lengthy sleeves and pants, utilizing insect repellent, and eradicating standing water that gives a breeding floor for mosquitoes.
Dengue fever sometimes spreads by mosquito bites in international locations the place the illness is widespread. (iStock)
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“Since 2013, there have been 665 cases of dengue virus in Texas, including 40 cases that were acquired locally in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Val Verde, Webb and Willacy counties. Mosquitoes remain active in much of Texas into November and December,” DSHS mentioned.
