"Dengue Fever Surge in Miami Raises U.S. Health Concerns"
TL;DR
Dengue fever, traditionally confined to tropical regions, is now threatening the U.S. due to climate change, which is expanding the habitat of the mosquitoes that carry the virus. The U.S. has seen its first locally transmitted cases in states like California, Arizona, Florida, and Texas. Experts warn that rising global temperatures and increased travel could lead to more frequent and widespread outbreaks in temperate regions, including North America and Europe.
- Dengue fever, once confined to the tropics, now threatens the U.S. Yahoo! Voices
- Miami Faces Surge in Dengue Fever That's Roiling Latin America Bloomberg
- Miami-Dade reports most cases of dengue in the US, mostly travel-associated: CDC NBC Miami
- Watch NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt Clip: Growing risk of dengue fever as virus spreads NBC Insider
- Dengue cases surge in Miami-Dade County caribbeannationalweekly.com
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