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Florida’s dengue outbreak reportedly largest US has seen in decades

First reported 2 Oct, 15:30 UTCUpdated 15h ago3 sources

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A dengue fever outbreak in the state of Florida appears to have grown to the largest in the continental U.S. in decades, totaling 252 reported cases this year in the Sunshine State according to an update this week. Dengue fever, which is transmitted through infected mosquito bites, is rarely fatal and most infected…

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What to Know About the Dengue Outbreak in the U.S.

The mosquito-borne disease is spreading more than usual in Florida.

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Florida’s dengue outbreak reportedly largest US has seen in decades

A dengue fever outbreak in the state of Florida appears to have grown to the largest in the continental U.S. in decades, totaling 252 reported cases this year in the Sunshine State according to an update this week. Dengue fever, which is transmitted through infected mosquito bites, is rarely fatal and most infected…

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  1. TIMELean LeftUSHigh factuality
    What to Know About the Dengue Outbreak in the U.S. (opens TIME in a new tab)

    The mosquito-borne disease is spreading more than usual in Florida.

  2. Hindustan TimesCenterINMostly factual
    Florida's dengue outbreak is now the largest in the continental US in decades (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
  3. The HillCenterUSHigh factuality
    Florida’s dengue outbreak reportedly largest US has seen in decades (opens The Hill in a new tab)

    A dengue fever outbreak in the state of Florida appears to have grown to the largest in the continental U.S. in decades, totaling 252 reported cases this year in the Sunshine State according to an update this week. Dengue fever, which is transmitted through infected mosquito bites, is rarely fatal and most infected…

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