Texas records first locally transmitted dengue fever case of 2024

Texas has reported its first locally transmitted case of dengue fever in 2024, as the state faces its highest annual case count in decades, with 106 travel-associated cases and one death. The virus was found in a resident of Cameron County, urging health officials to advise precautions against mosquito bites and removing standing water to prevent breeding. Dengue virus, transmitted by mosquitoes, can cause symptoms such as fever, nausea, rash, and muscle pain, with severe cases potentially leading to fatal outcomes if left untreated.

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