[IN1438] Dengue and Dengue Virus in Florida
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 i...
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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 vaccine and no specific antiviral treatments are yet available, and diagnosis is difficult because dengue symptoms overlap with those of other, similar febrile illnesses. Prevention and control strategies, such as mosquito management, are therefore crucial to mitigate disease risks. Alongside urbanization, climate change, and globalization, incidence of dengue is increasing in Florida. Continued vigilance and research will help to combat this public health threat.
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| spelling | doaj-art-dee045f484894e798dae8d6f9214782f2025-02-05T05:39:17ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092025-02-012025110.32473/edis-in1438-2024[IN1438] Dengue and Dengue Virus in FloridaYasmin V. Ortiz0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2569-5665Daniel W. Pérez-Ramos1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6313-5696Eric P. Caragata2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8925-4549Panpim Thongsripong3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9116-5350University of Florida University of Florida University of Florida University of Florida 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 vaccine and no specific antiviral treatments are yet available, and diagnosis is difficult because dengue symptoms overlap with those of other, similar febrile illnesses. Prevention and control strategies, such as mosquito management, are therefore crucial to mitigate disease risks. Alongside urbanization, climate change, and globalization, incidence of dengue is increasing in Florida. Continued vigilance and research will help to combat this public health threat. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/135310Aedes aegyptiAedes albopictusdenguedengue virusdengue fever |
| spellingShingle | Yasmin V. Ortiz Daniel W. Pérez-Ramos Eric P. Caragata Panpim Thongsripong [IN1438] Dengue and Dengue Virus in Florida EDIS Aedes aegypti Aedes albopictus dengue dengue virus dengue fever |
| title | [IN1438] Dengue and Dengue Virus in Florida |
| title_full | [IN1438] Dengue and Dengue Virus in Florida |
| title_fullStr | [IN1438] Dengue and Dengue Virus in Florida |
| title_full_unstemmed | [IN1438] Dengue and Dengue Virus in Florida |
| title_short | [IN1438] Dengue and Dengue Virus in Florida |
| title_sort | in1438 dengue and dengue virus in florida |
| topic | Aedes aegypti Aedes albopictus dengue dengue virus dengue fever |
| url | https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/135310 |
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