Wed/March 26/2025 – 11:09 AM
Health experts warned of a severe rise in cases of injury Dengue fever In the United States, CDC control and prevention centers have issued a severe warning about Puerto Rico and Virgin Island, and this virus, which is conveyed by AEDES, is an increasing threat.
Disease control centers warn against the outbreak of dengue in America
According to what was published in the Times Now newspaper, the United States is witnessing a sharp rise in dengue fever, and with the entry of the country, the most famous of which is, health experts warn of the increasing risk of disease outbreaks in noticeable areas, especially after the centers of control and prevention of diseases showed a worrying increase in cases of dengue fever between American travelers, where 3484 cases were recorded in 2024, with an increase Amazing 84% compared to the previous year, and given this ascending trend, the agency expects dengue fever activity in 2025, especially in hypnotic areas.
Dengue fever transmission and risk factors
Dengue fever is a viral infection that is transmitted by mosquitoes, and is mainly transmitted by the Egyptian and white Zaeji mosquitoes, which are flooding in warm tropical climates, and with the increase in travel during the spring and summer seasons, and coinciding with the peak of the dengue season in many countries, the possibility of developing travel and acquired locally in the United States is higher than ever.
High temperatures, along with the favorable conditions for the proliferation of the virus, are currently, and currently reporting an active transmission of the virus in American territory, including Puerto Rico and the American Virgin Islands, where he officially announced the outbreak of the disease.
Symptoms of dengue fever
According to the World Health Organization, symptoms of dengue fever usually appear 4-10 days after mosquito bite, ranging from light and severe, and common symptoms include the following:
- High fever 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
- Severe headache.
- Pain behind the eyes.
- Muscle and joint pain
- Nausea and vomiting.
- rash.
- Fatigue and weakness.
In severe cases, dengue fever may lead to hemorrhagic dengue or dengue shock syndrome, which may cause internal bleeding and failure in organs, and even death, and warning signs include persistent stirring fever, continuous vomiting, difficulty breathing, severe abdominal pain, bleeding from the gums or nose.
