Northern Virginia reports Virginia’s first locally acquired dengue case

Virginia’s Department of Health says a Northern Virginia resident contracted dengue without recent travel, marking the state’s first locally acquired case. The infection is linked to an internationally acquired case in the area, but officials say the overall risk remains low while they monitor for more cases. Prevention guidance emphasizes eliminating Aedes mosquito breeding sites, advising bite prevention, and asking clinicians to consider dengue for acute febrile patients with relevant exposure, with diagnostic testing following CDC guidance.