A New Threat From Mosquitoes - Dengue FeverDr. Jim Fredericks
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Dengue fever is a
disease unknown to the majority of Americans. This mosquito-borne
disease is prevalent in tropical areas of the world, and
cases in the U.S. have only been seen in immigrants or tourists
– until now.
The species of
mosquito that is known to carry Dengue fever has been found in
Arizona and Florida, but infections have only been reported in
Florida. Thankfully, Dengue-carrying mosquitoes can be prevented
with the same techniques that prevent all mosquitoes – proper use
of repellent and the elimination of areas of standing water.