The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed 3 cases of locally acquired dengue. These residents had no history of travel to places where dengue is common prior to their symptoms.
The risk of widespread transmission in LA County remains low, but Public Health is closely monitoring the situation.
Cases of locally acquired dengue are very rare in LA County. Last fall, two cases of locally acquired dengue were identified in Long Beach and Pasadena. Almost all reported dengue cases in LA County have involved travel to a country where dengue is commonly spread. Travel related dengue cases occur every year in LA County. Since residents of LA County travel year-round, cases can occur at any time of year.
The best way to prevent getting dengue is to avoid mosquito bites.
Symptoms: Fever AND one or more of the following—eye pain; headache; muscle, bone or joint pain; nausea or vomiting; rash. Symptoms of dengue typically last 2–7 days. Most people will recover after about a week. About one in 20 people with dengue can develop severe disease which can be life threatening.
Learn more from LA County Dept. of Public Health.