The dengue virus is a member of the Flaviviridae family, transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. The first suspected outbreaks of dengue-like disease…| www.sciencedirect.com
One dengue vaccine is currently available for U.S. children aged 9-16 and living in endemic areas.| Dengue
See a healthcare provider for fever and watch for warning signs when dengue is suspected.| Dengue
Dengue most commonly spreads to people through the bites of infected mosquitoes.| Dengue
Cumulative data about dengue cases reported to CDC since 2010 by U.S. states and territories.| Dengue
Dengue fever is a virus-caused disease that is spread by mosquitoes. Dengue in its mild form causes fever and a rash and lasts about a week. Severe dengue can…| ufhealth.org
UF researchers use molecular tools to detect dengue virus and West Nile virus in southeastern Florida and inform mosquito control in real time.| epi.ufl.edu
This publication provides an overview of dengue fever, focusing on its epidemiological landscape in Florida. Dengue, caused by dengue virus and transmitted through the bites of infected Aedes mosquitoes, is a major global health concern. Florida has experienced local dengue transmissions, and the incidence of dengue is increasing in the state. The biology and ecology of the primary vectors, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, play important roles in the disease's transmission cycle. No vacc...| Ask IFAS - Powered by EDIS
Mosquito-borne diseases including SLEV, WNV, and EEEV infection, malaria, dengue, and yellow fever are reportable human diseases in Florida. Surveillance for these diseases includes human, domestic (including horses) and wild animal (including birds) disease surveillance and monitoring for virus activity through sentinel chicken and mosquito testing. A weekly report containing information on mosquito-borne disease surveillance in Florida is published. These reports use data provided by Florid...| www.floridahealth.gov
As Florida enters peak mosquito season, experts from the University of Florida’s Emerging Pathogens Institute outline key mosquito species and diseases to know| epi.ufl.edu