10 Dengue Fever Cases Amid Global Surge Texas Confirms
– Texas confirms 10 dengue fever cases in 2024, all linked to international travel.
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– Texas Department of State Health Services warns of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and West Nile.
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– Heavy rainfall from Hurricane Beryl created conditions favorable for mosquito breeding.
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– CDC issues health advisory amid a historic global surge in dengue cases.
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– A record-high 2,559 dengue cases reported across 45 U.S. states and territories in 2024.
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– Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency with 1,498 cases of dengue.
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– Global dengue cases exceed 10 million, with 5,000 deaths reported in 80 countries.
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– The Americas report the highest number of cases, doubling from 2023.
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– Texas reported 79 dengue cases in 2023, with one locally acquired case.
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Dengue symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, headaches, and pain in the eyes, joints, bones, and muscles. Severe cases can be life-threatening and require hospital care.