Dengue Fever Spreads Beyond Tropical Regions: First Localized Cases Reported in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

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Climate change allows mosquitoes to breed all year long and causes viruses to replicate faster.
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease, is spreading beyond tropical regions to new areas due to climate change and expanding mosquito habitats.
Locally transmitted cases have been reported for the first time in some states of the US including California, Arizona, Florida, and Texas.
Symptoms of dengue fever include high fever, severe headache, eye pain, joint pain, muscle and bone pain, rash, nose bleeding, gums bleeding, easy bruising when the fever declines.
There have been reported cases of dengue fever in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia with some being localized.
Those who believe they may have contracted dengue fever should only use pain relievers with acetaminophen as NSAIDs should be avoided due to the risk of bleeding. The best way to treat dengue fever is through fluid replacement therapy by a healthcare provider.
To prevent the spread of dengue fever, it's important to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs. Screens on windows and doors and using mosquito repellents when outdoors can also aid in prevention.
Dengue Fever Spreads Beyond Tropical Regions: First Localized Cases Reported in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease once confined to tropical regions, is now spreading to new areas due to climate change and expanding mosquito habitats. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been reported cases of dengue fever in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. While some cases were contracted while traveling outside the US, Florida has had over 170 localized cases this year.

The mosquitoes that spread dengue are the same species that transmit Zika and chikungunya viruses. Symptoms of dengue fever include high fever, severe headache, eye pain, joint pain, muscle and bone pain, rash, nose bleeding, gums bleeding, easy bruising when the fever declines. There is no vaccine or medication for preventing or treating dengue fever.

Climate change allows mosquitoes to breed all year long and causes viruses to replicate faster. South America has experienced a rapid increase in dengue cases, with Puerto Rico declaring a public health emergency due to an outbreak with over 400 hospitalized people. Europe is also seeing local transmission of dengue fever in France, Italy, and Spain.

Locally transmitted cases have been reported for the first time in some states of the US including California, Arizona, Florida, and Texas. Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in Florida have seen 67 and 24 cases respectively. Brazil is also experiencing a significant increase in dengue cases.

To prevent the spread of dengue fever, it's important to eliminate standing water where mosquitoes lay eggs. Screens on windows and doors and using mosquito repellents when outdoors can also aid in prevention.

Those who believe they may have contracted dengue fever should only use pain relievers with acetaminophen as NSAIDs should be avoided due to the risk of bleeding. The best way to treat dengue fever is through fluid replacement therapy by a healthcare provider.


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Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Are all reported cases of dengue fever in the US truly localized?
  • Is there a definitive link between climate change and the spread of dengue fever?

Sources

96%

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Concerns over mosquito-spread virus growing as Latin America sees its worst outbreak on record

WVTM 13 News Station Emma Owen Wednesday, 29 May 2024 18:36
  • Unique Points
    • Latin America is experiencing its worst outbreak of mosquito-spread virus, dengue fever which has not been reported in Alabama for over 25 years.
    • University of Nebraska Medical Center reported the outbreak but it is not mentioned in any other article.
    • Some mosquitoes in the US can transmit the virus and this fact is unique as it is not mentioned in any other article.
  • Accuracy
    • Latin America is experiencing its worst outbreak of mosquito-spread virus, dengue fever
    • University of Nebraska Medical Center reported the outbreak
    • Dengue fever cases have been reported in the US, including one in Alabama
    • Some mosquitoes in the US can transmit the virus
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The article contains a few inflammatory rhetorical statements and uses an authoritative source to support its claims, but no formal logical fallacies are present. The author states that Latin America is experiencing its worst outbreak of dengue fever on record and mentions cases in the United States, citing the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as sources.
    • Latin America is seeing its worst outbreak of the mosquito-spread virus, dengue fever, according to the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
    • According to the CDC, this case in Alabama is in Jefferson County and originated outside the U.S. However, they say it’s possible mosquitoes in some parts of the country could transmit this virus.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Mosquito-spread Dengue virus reported in Alabama, Florida

www.wtvy.com Sarah Williamson Wednesday, 29 May 2024 19:27
  • Unique Points
    • Dengue fever reported in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia
    • Some cases in Alabama and Georgia caught the virus while traveling outside the US
    • Florida has had over 170 cases and is the only state with localized cases this year
    • Mosquitos that spread dengue are same kind as those spreading Zika and chikungunya viruses
    • Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, eye pain, joint pain, muscle and bone pain, rash, nose bleeding, gums bleeding, easy bruising
    • When fever declines: vomiting, abdominal pain
    • No vaccine or medication for preventing or treating dengue fever
    • Healthcare provider can effectively treat with fluid replacement therapy
  • Accuracy
    • Florida has had over 170 cases this year
    • Some cases in Florida were caught locally
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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South Florida seeing rise in cases of dengue as officials keep close eye

Local 10 News Christina Vazquez Wednesday, 29 May 2024 20:32
  • Unique Points
    • Miami-Dade and Broward Counties in Florida have seen 67 and 24 cases of dengue respectively according to the CDC.
    • Climate change has contributed to an increase in dengue cases due to more mosquito breeding grounds and warmer temperatures.
    • Brazil is experiencing a rapid increase in dengue cases.
  • Accuracy
    • Florida has seen over 170 travel-related cases this year.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (90%)
    The article contains a few instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It also dichotomously depicts the situation as a direct result of climate change without considering other contributing factors. However, no formal fallacies were found.
    • . . . Miami becomes ground zero in the U.S. fight against dengue due to an explosion of cases in Latin America and the Caribbean making its way to South Florida.
    • Most of the cases in South Florida are travel-related as global health leaders track an explosion of cases across Latin America and the Caribbean.
    • Brazil is having a rapid increased in dengue.', said Holder.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Dengue fever, once confined to the tropics, now threatens the U.S.

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Kaitlin Sullivan Thursday, 30 May 2024 05:02
  • Unique Points
    • Dengue fever, once confined to the tropics, now threatens the U.S.
    • An unusually wet and warm summer season due to El Niño has created ideal conditions for mosquitoes that spread dengue to hatch en masse and carry higher amounts of the virus
    • Climate change is creating balmy conditions, which are already expanding the range of mosquito-borne diseases
    • Dengue is a viral fever caused by four different viruses and spread through mosquito bites. It’s common in many tropical regions across the globe, but has begun to appear in more temperate climates.
    • Mosquitoes that carry dengue fever, Aedes aegypti are now regularly found in the southern parts of the U.S., but recently, the insects have been found as far north as the Bay Area and Washington, D.C.
    • One 2019 study predicted an additional 2 billion people will be at risk for dengue fever by 2080.
    • Dengue outbreaks have historically occurred in the Americas every three to four years, but now they occur every year
    • Warmer temperatures allow mosquitoes to breed all year long and cause viruses to replicate faster, increasing the likelihood that a person will become infected if bitten.
    • In recent years, dengue has spread to parts of southern Brazil and northern Argentina where it hasn’t previously been a big problem
    • Last October, California health officials reported the state’s first case of locally transmitted dengue in Pasadena. Local transmission has also occurred in Arizona, Florida and the southern coast of Texas.
    • Florida has logged 176 dengue cases so far this year, the vast majority in people who were infected in other countries, most frequently Brazil or Cuba.
    • Dengue becomes deadlier with each infection.
  • Accuracy
    • Latin America is experiencing its worst dengue fever outbreak on record with case numbers 238% higher than last year
    • The mosquitoes that carry dengue fever, Aedes aegypti are now regularly found in the southern parts of the U.S., but recently, the insects have been found as far north as the Bay Area and Washington, D.C.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article provides factual information about the increase in dengue fever cases around the world and the potential threat it poses to North America. However, there are instances of emotional manipulation and selective reporting that lower the score. The authors use Meg Norris's personal experience with dengue fever to create a sense of urgency and fear, which is not necessary for conveying the information. They also focus on the increase in cases without mentioning that most people recover from dengue fever with proper care and treatment. This selective reporting gives an exaggerated impression of the severity of the situation.
    • Latin America is experiencing its worst dengue fever outbreak on record... Cases are more than 400% higher than the five-year average.
    • Meg Norris was traveling in Argentina in April when the first signs of dengue fever hit her... She woke that night in a sweat and spent the hours alternately burning up then freezing... For the following week, there was nothing to do but sleep, stay hydrated and wait for the body aches that give the illness the moniker ‘break-bone fever’ to pass.
    • Experts warn this could be a preview of what dengue fever will look like in the future.
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The article contains some instances of appeals to authority and inflammatory rhetoric, but overall the authors provide clear and factual information about the increase in dengue fever cases around the world. They cite specific data from the Pan American Health Organization and experts in their field to support their claims. No formal fallacies or dichotomous depictions were identified.
    • ][Dr. Albert Ko] that's concerning for places where dengue hasn't occurred before in recent history: North America and Europe.[/
    • ][Dr. Gabriela Paz-Bailey] they've reached this tipping point where there are enough infected humans that they're subsequently infecting other mosquitoes that are continuing to transmit disease.[
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Dengue fever, once confined to the tropics, now threatens the U.S.

NBC News Digital Thursday, 30 May 2024 05:03
  • Unique Points
    • Dengue fever is spreading to new regions due to climate change and expanding mosquito habitats.
    • ȦeDengue fever cases in Latin America have increased by 238% compared to the same period last year.Ȧ/p
    • Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which carry dengue fever, have been found as far north as Washington D.C. and the Bay Area.
    • Dengue is caused by four different viruses and spread through mosquito bites.
    • Climate change allows mosquitoes to breed all year long and causes viruses to replicate faster, increasing the likelihood of infection.
    • South Americaȁs dengue cases came unusually early in the season this year.
    • Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to an outbreak of dengue fever with over 400 hospitalized people.
    • Dengue is becoming more common in Europe as well, with local transmission seen in France, Italy and Spain.
    • Locally transmitted dengue cases have been reported for the first time in some states of the U.S., including California, Arizona, Florida and Texas.
  • Accuracy
    • The number of dengue cases in Latin America has increased by 238% compared to the same period last year.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication