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A public health department serving most of L.A. County has identified its first-ever local case of dengue, which is a disease that can cause a range of flu-like symptoms.Dengue is a disease that’s brought on by a virus that’s primarily passed on to people through infected. People can experience fevers, headaches, pain, and even mild bleeding. It’s endemic to some regions in the world, and cases have been rising globally.
This is California’s third locally-acquired dengue case. Two others were reported in Long Beach and Pasadena in fall 2023. Those cities have their own public health departments.The risk of it spreading in L.A. County remains low, but the announcement comes at a time when dengue cases have been rising globally. The 2024 calendar year has had the highest number of cases on record,
Dengue can cause a range of flu-like symptoms. Those include fevers, headaches, pain behind the eyes, joint and muscle pain, rash, and even mild bleeding. About 1 in 20 cases develop serious disease symptoms, which could be life-threatening. But for most, symptoms usually last from a few days to a week.The county Department of Public Health is working with vector control districts on prevention.
San Gabriel Valley’s vector control district is also increasing mosquito trapping to allow for more testing and to reduce the risk of additional spread in the Baldwin Park neighborhood.Because dengue is spread through mosquitoes, avoiding bites is the best way to protect yourself.
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