Deadly virus warning about the bug wreaking havoc on summer vacations READ MORE: CDC warns of increased risk of dengue fever in the US By Alexa Lardieri U.S. Deputy Health Editor Dailymail.
Com Published: 14:23 EDT, 3 July 2024 | Updated: 14:36 EDT, 3 July 2024 e-mail View comments Americans are being warned about a potentially deadly virus spread by mosquito bites that is surging across the US. Health officials say soaring temperatures across the country mean infections are only set to increase, and Americans should take steps to protect themselves from bites — which can kill within a week. A 'higher-than-expected' number of dengue fever infections have been recorded in the US so far this year, according to the CDC — 1,0000 more than in the whole of 2023.
More than 5,300 people have been killed by the infection across the world, mostly in tourist hotspots like Brazil , Mexico and Costa Rica, although officials warn US-borne cases are also on the rise. Your browser does not support iframes. The above shows the number of patients who tested positive for dengue despite not traveling outside of the United States The CDC warned last week that many infections — which have been spotted across 38 states — were linked to travelers returning to the US from countries where the disease is spreading rapidly.
However, at least eight local cases have been detected within the states. In Florida, there are about 200 cases, including at least six locally transmitted, in people who have.
