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Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.
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Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys after confirmed cases
Health officials have issued an alert in the Florida Keys after two people were confirmed to have dengue fever.
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Where exactly are cases of dengue fever being detected? What to know after U.S. health officials warned doctors to be alert for the mosquito-borne virus.
Dengue fever alert issued in Florida Keys
Health officials in the Florida Keys have issued a dengue fever alert after two cases were found to be locally contracted. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of a heightened risk of infections in the U.S. More than 240 travel-related cases of the mosquito-borne illness have been reported in Florida this year. Residents are being urged to use insect repellent and drain standing water.
Dengue fever on the rise, CDC warns
The CDC is warning that dengue fever is surging around the world and the risk of the mosquito-borne disease spreading in the U.S. is on the rise. Dr. Céline Gounder, editor-at-large for public health at KFF and CBS News medical contributor, has more on the illness.
U.S. officials warn doctors about dengue amid global surge
U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be alert for dengue cases as the tropical disease breaks international records.
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What to know about dengue fever as Puerto Rico declares epidemic
Puerto Rico has declared a dengue fever epidemic after a spike in cases, prompting questions about the mosquito-borne illness, its symptoms and treatment options.
Health experts warn of surge in Dengue Fever
Health experts are warning of an anticipated surge of Dengue Fever in North and South America. The potentially deadly, mosquito-borne disease is currently spreading across Brazil. Dr. Albert Ko, a professor at the Yale School of Public Health, joined CBS News to discuss the illness.
Dengue fever case in Arizona may have been locally acquired, officials say
Arizona may be just the second state so far this year to have a case that stemmed from a locally acquired infection.
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