{"id":2090181,"date":"2023-11-04T15:08:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-04T19:08:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/los-angeles-county-reports-second-case-of-locally-transmitted-dengue-fever\/"},"modified":"2023-11-04T15:13:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-04T19:13:42","slug":"los-angeles-county-reports-second-case-of-locally-transmitted-dengue-fever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/los-angeles-county-reports-second-case-of-locally-transmitted-dengue-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"Second case of locally transmitted dengue fever reported in Los Angeles County."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flos-angeles-county-reports-second-case-of-locally-transmitted-dengue-fever%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2090181&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Second Local \u200dResident Contracts Dengue Fever in Los Angeles County<\/h2>\n<p>In an alarming development, a \u2062second resident of \u200bLos Angeles \u200dCounty has been diagnosed with dengue fever, a mosquito-borne virus. What makes\u2062 this\u200c case particularly concerning is that\u200c the individual did\u2063 not travel \u200doutside of the United States. The Long Beach\u2062 Health \u2062Department confirmed that a resident of Long \u2062Beach\u2063 was infected but\u200d has\u2063 since recovered at home.<\/p>\n<p>The city of Long Beach is taking immediate action to prevent further cases. Mayor Rex Richardson emphasized the importance of collaboration with health \u200cofficials and urged residents to \u2062play their part in mosquito control\u2063 by\u2064 eliminating standing water on their properties.<\/p>\n<p>Dengue fever, also known as break-bone fever, is typically found in tropical and subtropical climates. However, this recent case highlights the growing presence of the virus in unexpected locations. The majority of dengue fever \u200bcases are reported in countries such as\u200c Brazil, Peru, Bangladesh, and Mexico.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/officials-warn-mosquito-borne-dengue-fever-cases-on-the-rise-in-california-5504033?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Officials Warn Mosquito-Borne Dengue\u2064 Fever Cases on\u2063 the Rise in California<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/4\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/officials-warn-mosquito-borne-dengue-fever-cases-on-the-rise-in-california-5504033?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n<picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/florida-issues-dengue-fever-alert-5471738?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Florida Issues Dengue Fever Alert<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">8\/17\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/florida-issues-dengue-fever-alert-5471738?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n<picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The infected Long\u2064 Beach \u2064resident had\u2063 no history of travel to regions where the\u2064 virus is commonly found. This raises concerns about the\u2064 local transmission \u200bof dengue fever within Los Angeles County.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>  The larvae of Aedes\u200c aegypti mosquitoes in a container at the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District (FKMCD) headquarters in Marathon, Florida, on June 9, 2021.\u200b (Joe Raedle\/Getty\u2063 Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>While most people infected with dengue \u200dfever experience mild or no\u200b symptoms\u2064 and recover within one to two weeks, the virus can cause severe\u200b illness and\u2064 even death.\u2063 Symptoms <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/disease-eliminated-in-u-s-decades-ago-surges-back-sending-dozens-of-children-to-hospitals-reports\/\" title=\"The U.S. has seen a decline in the number of cases of disease over the past decade. This is according to reports.\">include high fever<\/a>, severe headache, muscle and joint pains, nausea, vomiting, and rash.<\/p>\n<p>The Aedes species mosquitoes, responsible for transmitting the virus, are active during the day and in\u200b well-lit areas at night. They only require \u2064a small amount of water to\u2063 breed. To \u200cprotect \u2062themselves, Long Beach residents are advised\u2063 to use mosquito \u2063repellent and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/protests-flare-across-iran-after-woman-arrested-for-unsuitable-attire-dies-in-police-custody\/\" title=\"Protests Flare Across Iran After Woman Arrested for \u2018Unsuitable Attire\u2019 Dies in Police Custody\">wear loose-fitting clothes<\/a> with long sleeves and\u200c pants.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Anissa Davis, the city&#8217;s\u2064 health officer, emphasized the proactive measures being taken to prevent mosquito-borne infections. Outreach teams are providing information on mosquito bite prevention and educating residents on controlling mosquito breeding around their homes.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to trap and test mosquitoes near the affected\u2063 area are ongoing, with a focus on \u2062reducing breeding and\u200c controlling the mosquito population.\u200b This recent case marks the second \u2062locally transmitted dengue fever case in Los Angeles County this month, following a confirmed\u2064 case in\u2062 Pasadena.<\/p>\n<p>It is important\u200b to\u200b note that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-fauci-urge-americans-to-get-vaccinated-as-omicron-concern-grows\/\" title=\"Biden, Fauci Urge Americans To Get Vaccinated As Omicron Concern Grows\">travel-related cases<\/a> of dengue fever are reported\u200b every year in Los\u2062 Angeles County, as \u200dthe Aedes species mosquitoes \u2064are not\u200d native to California. \u200cSince their arrival in \u200d2011, these mosquitoes \u200chave spread throughout the county, posing a significant health risk.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What measures are being taken by local health authorities to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/long-forgotten-virus-could-return-us-is-not-prepared-researchers\/\" title=\"US researchers warn that a previously forgotten virus may resurface, and the country is ill-equipped to handle it.\">control mosquito populations<\/a> and prevent the further \u200ctransmission of \u200bdengue fever in Los Angeles County?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ses concerns about the potential\u2062 for local transmission of\u2063 dengue fever within \u200cthe county. \u2064It is unclear how the individual contracted the virus, but the possibility\u2062 of \u2063local\u2063 mosquito populations carrying the disease cannot be ruled out.<\/p>\n<p>Dengue fever is\u200d a \u2064viral infection transmitted by the Aedes mosquito. Symptoms can range from mild to\u2063 severe and include high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, rash, and in severe cases, bleeding. While the disease \u200cis not usually fatal, severe forms of dengue, known as dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, can be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p>The presence of dengue fever in Los Angeles County\u200b is an issue that needs urgent\u200d attention. Local\u200b health authorities are \u200dworking closely with the Long \u2062Beach Health \u200dDepartment to launch extensive mosquito control efforts, including\u200b increased surveillance, mosquito breeding site elimination, and public \u2064awareness campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>It \u2063is\u2063 important for residents to take proactive\u200c measures to protect themselves from mosquito bites. This includes using\u200d mosquito repellents, wearing protective clothing, \u2064and ensuring that \u200ctheir homes and surroundings are free from stagnant water, which serves \u200das breeding grounds\u200d for mosquitoes.<\/p>\n<p>The recent cases of dengue fever in Los Angeles County and other \u200dparts of \u2063California underscore the \u2062need for increased\u200d vigilance in mosquito control efforts.\u200d As\u2063 global travel \u200dpatterns \u200bchange and climate conditions induce shifts in mosquito habitats, diseases\u2064 like dengue fever are \u200cno \u200blonger confined to \u200ddistant shores.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the outbreak in Long \u2064Beach, there have been reports\u200c of dengue fever \u2064cases \u200din other parts\u2064 of California as well. Santa Clara County and Orange County have also experienced localized transmission of\u2063 the \u2064virus.<\/p>\n<p>Public health agencies are collaborating with local communities\u200c to implement measures to reduce the risk of further \u200dtransmission. \u200cThese measures include \u200cmosquito surveillance\u2062 and control, public education\u2064 campaigns, and enhanced healthcare \u2064provider awareness.<\/p>\n<p>The detection of dengue fever\u2064 in Los Angeles \u2063County serves as a reminder that infectious \u200ddiseases \u200ccan\u200d emerge in unexpected places. As global interconnectivity \u200bincreases, it is crucial for communities, healthcare \u200bproviders, and public health agencies to remain vigilant and prepared to respond to these threats.<\/p>\n<p>Efforts to combat dengue fever and other vector-borne diseases\u200b should focus not only\u2063 on \u2063immediate response but also on long-term strategies to\u200b address the underlying factors that contribute to their spread.\u2063 This\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/los-angeles-county-reports-second-case-of-locally-transmitted-dengue-fever\/\" title=\"Second case of locally transmitted dengue fever reported in Los Angeles County.\">includes \u2062improving mosquito control \u2064infrastructure<\/a>, conducting research to better understand \u200cthe dynamics of disease transmission, and promoting community engagement\u200c in prevention and control efforts.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the recent case of dengue fever in a resident of Long \u200dBeach, Los Angeles County, highlights the\u2062 growing threat of mosquito-borne \u200ddiseases in unexpected locations. It \u200bis imperative that local authorities and\u2064 residents\u2062 take immediate action to prevent further \u200dtransmission by implementing effective mosquito control measures and\u200b practicing personal protective\u200d measures. By working together, we \u2062can protect \u2064our communities from\u200d the risks \u2063posed by dengue fever and\u2062 other vector-borne diseases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A second LA County resident caught dengue fever locally, with no international travel, as confirmed by local health officials on Nov. 1. The Long Beach Health Department stated that a resident from Long Beach contracted the mosquito-borne virus but has since recovered at home. 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