Graph moving towards record cases of dengue in America! CDC issues alert, told how to protect yourself

Dengue Alert In US by CDC

The outbreak of dengue fever is spreading rapidly in America. The cases of dengue infection are increasing rapidly. More than two thousand cases have been registered so far this year, while the total number of cases registered last year was 3,036. Seeing the rapid increase in cases, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an alert (health advisory). CDC has also suggested measures to prevent dengue fever.

Dengue Fever Alert In US

The graph of dengue fever cases is increasing in America, due to which the National Public Health Agency has issued an alert. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory on Tuesday (June 25) alerting officials, health care providers, and the general public about the increased risk of dengue fever transmission in the United States.According to CDC, this alert has been issued at a time when more cases of dengue fever have been reported across the country, which were not expected.

How many cases of dengue fever were reported in America this year?

According to NBC News report, a total of 2,241 cases have been reported in America so far this year. More than half of these cases were recorded in the US territory Puerto Rico, where a total of 1,498 cases have been reported. A public health emergency was declared in Puerto Rico in March after the number of dengue fever cases exceeded historical figures, according to the report.According to the CDC, most of the cases reported in the states are travel-related. According to the CDC, 3,036 cases of dengue were reported in the United States and its territories last year.

Record cases of dengue fever reported globally

According to the report, this year the cases of dengue fever have been the highest globally, especially in Latin American countries, where more than 9.7 million (97 lakh) dengue cases have been reported. According to the CDC, this figure is double the total cases in 2023 (4.6 million cases).

Why are dengue cases increasing?

The NBC report says that the rapid increase in dengue fever infections has happened because many countries have seen a rise in temperatures. This creates ideal conditions for mosquitoes that spread dengue, in which they breed in large numbers and the amount of virus increases.

What are the symptoms of dengue fever?

The most common symptom of mosquito-borne diseases is fever. Other symptoms include severe headache, nausea, vomiting, rash and body aches. While some symptoms may be mild, they can also be serious. Most patients of dengue fever take a week to recover, but in severe cases this disease can also be fatal. In severe cases the patient needs to be admitted to hospital.

The risk is higher for people who have been infected with dengue once!

Reports say that people who have had dengue before are more likely to develop severe symptoms. According to the CDC, a person can become sick with dengue fever four times in their lifetime and once for each type of virus that causes the disease.

How to prevent dengue?

The latest alert from the CDC advises health care providers to be more suspicious of dengue in people with fever, especially if they have recently been to an area where dengue infection is common. They are advised to immediately report any cases of dengue to public health authorities and promote measures to prevent mosquito bites.

The CDC has said it is also implementing other measures, such as improving and expanding laboratory testing to more effectively diagnose cases. Also people will be educated about the disease and how to prevent it.

Some helpful prevention methods include staying in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible, spraying insecticides, and wearing long sleeves and pants to avoid mosquito bites.

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