New CDC data show a sharp rise in dengue cases across the United States, with nearly 4,000 reported infections in 2024—a 359% increase and the highest number ever recorded. Most cases were linked to international travel, but health officials warn that the risk of local mosquito-borne transmission is increasing. Dengue, sometimes called “breakbone fever” because of its severe pain, can range from mild flu-like illness to life-threatening complications including bleeding and shock. Experts note that infection with one strain of the virus does not protect against others, and repeat infections can significantly increase the risk of severe disease. Read the full story at Gizmodo
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