Florida Dengue Outbreak Reaches 296 Locally Acquired Cases
Florida is facing its largest dengue outbreak in decades, with 296 locally acquired cases reported through early October, concentrated in the Tampa Bay area; one death has been confirmed. Local emergencies and expanded mosquito-control operations are continuing, while officials urge residents to eliminate standing water, use repellent and protect themselves from bites.
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About Aedes
Aedes is a genus of mosquitoes originally found in tropical and subtropical zones, but now found on all continents except Antarctica. Some species have been spread by human activity: Aedes albopictus, a particularly invasive species native to Southeast Asia, was spread to the Americas, including the United States, in the 1980s, by the used-tire trade.
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