Dengue in the USA: California
12 Sep 2024
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has reported a case of dengue in the city of Baldwin Park. The person is believed to have become infected in the Los Angeles County area.
Dengue is an infection spread by mosquito bites and can cause a severe flu-like illness. It is uncommon in the USA but has occurred in recent years.
Advice for Travellers
The mosquitoes which transmit dengue bite during the day, between dawn and dusk. They are particularly persistent and aggressive.
If you are travelling to an affected region, you are potentially at risk of dengue fever and should be aware of this infection.
- You can protect yourself by avoiding mosquito bites at all times.