Florida Woman Dies of Locally Acquired Dengue; Local Transmission Confirmed

A Florida woman has died from dengue fever, with health officials confirming the infection was acquired locally from mosquitoes, not during travel. This marks a notable shift in U.S. dengue epidemiology, as local transmission becomes more common, raising concerns about broader spread in the region. The case underscores the growing risk of mosquito-borne diseases in the continental U.S. due to changing climate and vector patterns.

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