United States: Government authorities show heightened suspicion about disease transmission through mosquitoes because meteorological factors have triggered swift population expansion among mosquito populations.
The state experienced its highest number of dengue mosquito-transmitted diseases through mosquito surveillance conducted by travel officials.
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The current projections show that mosquito numbers will surpass previous records for another consecutive year.
According to Steve Harrison, manager of Orange County Mosquito Control, “It would be surprising if we aren’t at the same level that we were last year,” US News reported.
“You could assume that going into the subsequent year, you’re going to see a little more activity because it rarely drops off to extreme levels from year to year. It’s normally a gradual decline,” Harrison stated.
Dengue infection, which people commonly call “bone break fever,” leads to symptoms including high temperature with accompanying muscle and joint discomfort and nausea together with eye discomfort.
The Mayo Clinic reports that serious dengue disease manifestations may include stomach distress and respiratory trouble, along with bleeding within the gums or nasal cavity.
Lately, the Florida Department of Health recorded 911 travel-related cases based on their data report. The local reports numbered 85, while the travel-related cases reached 911.
The transmission of dengue virus through person-to-person contact creates the main concern about travel-related dengue cases.
The transportation of dengue fever by Florida residents occurs when they visit countries with endemic dengue cases, like Cuba, before returning home with this viral infection.
A Florida resident becomes vulnerable to mosquito infection after a traveling person gets bitten by a Florida mosquito. Repeated viral infections could lead to an endemic state of the virus in Florida.
The virus increases its propagation potential when temperature rises and rainfall increases since these conditions create favorable mosquito breeding areas.
Harrison predicted, based on early summer weather projections, that mosquitoes would find enough suitable conditions to survive this season.
“Unfortunately, looking at the trends, one would assume that we’re probably going to see levels that we did last year because people are still traveling as much,” Harrison added.
The state of Florida remains free from local dengue cases during this current year. The total travel cases throughout week 12 of the year amount to 49 confirmed cases, according to public records.
The clinical records show seven Central Florida patients, with four individuals infected in Orange County.