In New York, 143 cases have been reported and in New Jersey, 41.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 200 people have been infected with dengue fever this year in the states of New York and New Jersey.
In New York, 143 cases have been reported and in New Jersey, 41.
According to the CDC, dengue infection occurs mainly in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
More than 2,500 people have been infected in the U.S. so far this year, about five times more than during the same period last year. Puerto Rico currently accounts for the largest share of those cases — with more than 1,700 reported cases. The U.S. territory declared a public health emergency in March.
The CDC issued a health alert last month warning health care providers of an increased risk of dengue virus infection this year. More new cases of dengue have been recorded worldwide, the CDC said.
Dengue viruses are spread through mosquito bites. The most common symptom is fever with aches, nausea, vomiting, and a rash. Symptoms usually begin within two weeks of being bitten by an infected mosquito and last 2-7 days. Most people recover in about a week.
According to the CDC, the best way to prevent dengue is to avoid mosquito bites.
Map of dengue cases in the US: