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The CDC warns of a higher risk of dengue in the US, with over 745 cases among travelers and a public health emergency in Puerto Rico due to the endemic virus. Dengue, spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, is common in over 100 countries and US territories, with outbreaks reported in states like Florida, Texas, and California. Severe dengue can lead to shock, bleeding, and death, affecting millions globally. Testing is recommended for those with symptoms, and while a vaccine is available for children in endemic areas of the US, there is no specific treatment for dengue. Prevention involves controlling mosquitoes and using insect repellents.
Source: YAHOO