DOH reports another travel-related dengue case; total number of infections in Hawaii now 12

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – The state Department of Health confirmed another travel-related case of dengue fever on Oahu on Friday.

According to official information, the patient had recently visited a region where the virus was spreading.

Teams from the Ministry of Health were dispatched to the affected area for inspection and mosquito control.

According to the Department of Health, five travel-related dengue cases have been identified in the state so far this year, one on Kauai, three on Maui and eight on Oahu.

Symptoms of dengue fever can range from mild to severe and include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash and body aches.

According to health experts, symptoms typically last two to seven days, and although severe and even life-threatening illness can occur, most people recover in about a week.

If you have recently traveled to an area where dengue fever is common and you experience these symptoms, authorities urge you to contact your doctor.

According to official information, there is currently above-average dengue activity in several regions of the world.

Although Hawaii is home to the species of mosquito that can transmit dengue fever, the disease is not common here and recent cases have only been identified among travelers.

Dengue outbreaks can occur in many parts of the world, including Central and South America, Asia (including the Philippines), the Middle East, Africa, and some Pacific islands, including the U.S. territories of American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Republic of Palau, and many popular tourist destinations in the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico.

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