Florida death raises concern as dengue spreads through local mosquito transmission

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A Florida woman’s death has raised concern as dengue cases rise. The New York Times reports that most current U.S. transmission is from local mosquitoes, rather than infections acquired while traveling.

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Why it matters

Local mosquito transmission means people can be exposed to dengue without traveling abroad. The article summary does not provide the number of cases, the location of transmission, or details establishing the cause of the woman’s death.

What happens next

The summary does not describe any new public-health measures or give a timeline for further updates.

Updates on the number and location of locally acquired cases

Any public-health investigation into the Florida woman’s death