US - California: 2023 Dengue

[Mary Wilson]

October 20, 2023​

PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) reports a case of dengue in a Pasadena resident who did not travel outside the United States. This is the first confirmed case of dengue in California not associated with travel and is instead an extremely rare case of local transmission in the continental United States. The risk of exposure to dengue for residents is very low and standard precautions are effective at preventing all mosquito-borne illnesses, including dengue. ...

https://www.cityofpasadena.net/publ...ure-risk-to-local-residents-remains-very-low/

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[sharon sanders]

Pasadena Reports Extremely Rare Case of Locally-Acquired Dengue; Exposure Risk to Local Residents Remains Very Low

October 20, 2023 News & Announcements
PASADENA, Calif.— Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) reports a case of dengue in a Pasadena resident who did not travel outside the United States. This is the first confirmed case of dengue in California not associated with travel and is instead an extremely rare case of local transmission in the continental United States. The risk of exposure to dengue for residents is very low and standard precautions are effective at preventing all mosquito-borne illnesses, including dengue.

PPHD is conducting surveillance and field teams have visited a Pasadena neighborhood to offer information for preventing mosquito breeding around their homes and preventing bites. In addition, the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District has deployed traps to assess the mosquito population and, importantly, testing to date has not identified any Dengue infected mosquitos. Testing of mosquitos from additional traps will continue over the next few weeks.

A person can be infected with the dengue virus from an infected Aedes mosquito. Although Pasadena is home to the Aedes mosquito, the disease is not established (endemic) in California. In the U.S., dengue cases are typically seen in travelers who have visited countries where dengue is found.

“Pasadena Public Health Department has been conducting surveillance and investigation of mosquito-borne diseases in Pasadena for years,” stated Dr. Matthew Feaster, PPHD Epidemiologist. “Our work so far, in partnership with the Vector Control District, gives us confidence that this was likely an isolated incident and that there is very low risk of additional dengue exposure in Pasadena.”

Reducing mosquito populations decreases the chances of mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and West Nile Virus. Mosquitos only need a small amount of stagnant water to breed, which can quickly result in mosquito breeding sites around your home and yard.

We urge the community to follow standard precautions to reduce mosquito populations and the risk of mosquito-borne diseases:

• Eliminate standing water in clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, discarded tires, buckets, watering troughs, or anything that holds water for more than a week.
• Ensure that swimming pools, spas, and ponds are properly maintained.
• Change the water in pet dishes, birdbaths, and other small containers weekly.
• Report neglected swimming pools in your neighborhood to your vector control district.

To prevent mosquito bites, PPHD recommends:

• Wear insect repellent containing CDC and EPA approved active ingredients: DEET®, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
• Wear loosely fitted, light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

Symptoms of dengue may be mild or severe and include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash, and body aches. Symptoms typically last two to seven days and although severe and even life-threatening illness can occur, most people recover after about a week. There are no specific medicines or vaccines to prevent this disease. Treatment is supportive and may include rest, fluids, and monitoring for early signs.

“Pasadena is working with healthcare providers to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of dengue infection and is coordinating prevention efforts with local and state public health officials,” stated Interim Health Officer, Dr. Parveen Kaur. “Eliminating mosquito breeding sources is essential to reducing the spread of mosquitoes and the diseases they carry.”

To find your local vector district agency and for tips on mosquito prevention and approved mosquito repellents visit SoCalMosquito.org. Additional information regarding dengue is available from the California Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Pasadena Public Health Department is coordinating with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services, two partner local health jurisdictions in the Los Angeles region. On Saturday, Oct. 21, San Gabriel Valley Vector Control District is available to answer concerned resident calls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at (626) 814-9466.
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[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.presstelegram.com/2023/...of-local-dengue-fever-reported-in-long-beach/

2nd California case of local dengue fever reported in Long Beach
A Long Beach resident recently contracted dengue fever despite not traveling outside of the United States, city officials have announced.
By Chris Haire | chaire@scng.com | Long Beach Press-Telegram
PUBLISHED: November 1, 2023 at 5:32 p.m. | UPDATED: November 1, 2023 at 10:42 p.m.

A Long Beach resident recently contracted dengue fever despite not traveling outside of the United States, city officials have announced — making this the second such case in California.

Pasadena health officials confirmed a case of mosquito-borne dengue fever last month in a resident who had also not traveled outside the U.S.​..

 

[Pathfinder]

PRESS RELEASE


City of Long Beach
Public Information Office
411 W. Ocean Blvd,
Long Beach, CA 90802

11/1/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release # 110523-5

Subject:

Long Beach Health Department Confirms Case of Locally Acquired Dengue

Contact:
Jennifer Rice Epstein
562.441.3590
Jennifer.RiceEpstein@longbeach.gov 
Public Affairs Officer
Department of Health and Human Services

The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has confirmed a case of dengue in a resident who has not traveled outside of the U.S. This is the first case of dengue in Long Beach not related to travel and only the second in California, the first of which was identified earlier this month in Pasadena. The risk of local exposure remains low, and the Health Department is taking steps to prevent further spread of the virus that causes dengue. The person who was infected has recovered at home and no other suspected cases have been identified. The Health Department is carefully monitoring the situation and has educated healthcare providers on the symptoms of dengue.

"The health and well-being of the community is our most important priority,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “We are working closely with health officials to do everything we can to prevent more cases. We ask that everyone do their part by removing any standing water on their property to help us control the mosquitoes in our neighborhoods."

Dengue is a disease that is spread by the bites of Aedes species mosquitoes. When a mosquito bites someone with dengue virus in their blood, that mosquito can then spread the virus to others. Most of the time, people with dengue have traveled to a country where the disease is common. Most people who are infected with the dengue virus have no symptoms, but approximately 1 in 4 infected people will experience symptoms that may include:

• High fever

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rash
• Aches and pains to the eyes, joints or bones

Symptoms of dengue typically last two to seven days and most people recover within two weeks. While some people may experience severe illness, fatalities from dengue are extremely rare. There are no specific medicines for this disease, but health care providers can recommend treatments to aid recovery, including fluids, rest and medication for pain or fever.

The best way to protect oneself from dengue and other diseases spread by mosquitoes is to avoid mosquito bites. Aedes mosquitos are active during the day and in well-lit areas at night and only need a small amount of water to breed. Long Beach residents are encouraged to take the following precautions to reduce mosquito populations and prevent mosquito bites:

• Use a mosquito repellent with DEET, IR3535, picaridin or products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus (do not use oil of lemon eucalyptus on children younger than 3 years old).
• Wear loosely fitted, long-sleeved shirts and long pants.

• Eliminate standing water around clogged rain gutters, rain barrels, discarded tires, buckets, watering troughs, and anything that holds water for over a week; aedes mosquitos can breed in a very small amount of water, including a bottle cap.
• Keep weeds, vines, hedges and grass trimmed; adult mosquitos like to rest in vegetation.
• Change water in pet dishes, birdbaths and other small containers weekly.
• Ensure that swimming pools, spas and ponds are properly maintained.
• Report neglected swimming pools in your neighborhood to the Health Department’s Vector Control Program.

“We are taking many steps to prevent mosquito-borne infections in Long Beach,” said Health Officer, Dr. Anissa Davis. “Outreach teams are visiting the neighborhood where dengue was identified to provide information on mosquito bite prevention and ways to control mosquito breeding around the home. Health Department staff continue to trap and test mosquitoes in nearby areas to look for infected mosquitoes and are intensifying efforts to reduce breeding and control mosquito populations.”

The Health Department monitors and investigates mosquito-borne illnesses and have enhanced these efforts in response to this case. The Department’s Vector Control team regularly sets traps and tests samples of the mosquitoes found in Long Beach. To date, no mosquitoes collected by the Department have tested positive for dengue. The Department is also coordinating with the California Department of Public Health, Pasadena Health Department and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and is conducting education and outreach near the area where dengue was identified.

For more information, people are encouraged to visit longbeach.gov/dengue.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000 people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

For more information about the City of Long Beach, visit longbeach.gov/. Follow us on social to keep up with the latest news: Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube. More information about the Health and Human Services Department is available at longbeach.gov/health.
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