Dengue Surge in Tampa Bay | Tampa News

Dengue fever is surging in Tampa Bay, with 65 locally acquired cases—nearly double in days—with Hillsborough County hit hardest. Mosquito control is ramping up with aerial spraying and ground inspections to stop the spread of DENV-2, carried by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that breed in tiny pools of water. Officials warn: dress, defend, dump. Symptoms can be severe—“break-bone fever”—so if you’re sick after potential exposure, see a doctor. 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/bd748af130f7bb9b