Dengue Fever Hits Florida Counties | Colorado Springs News

Florida’s first confirmed case of Dengue fever hits Citrus County — and it’s spreading. Caused by mosquito bites, not person-to-person contact, the illness brings flu-like symptoms, severe muscle and joint pain, fever, and sometimes a rash. With cases already reported in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, health officials are ramping up mosquito control efforts, including fogging and inspections. Symptoms appear 4-10 days after a bite, but can take up to two weeks. Stay safe by wearing long sleeves, using EPA-approved repellent, checking window screens, and eliminating standing water — those pesky mosquitoes love breeding in buckets, tires, and puddles. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2b18961f9bd0e365