Dengue Outbreak Hits New York and New Jersey: 200 New Cases Emerged
In an unusual turn of events, nearly 200 cases of dengue virus have been reported in the states of New York and New Jersey this year, marking a significant uptick in a disease more commonly associated with tropical regions. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York has reported 143 cases, while New Jersey has reported 41 cases. Dengue, a viral infection transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, is typically prevalent in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. The sudden emergence of cases in the Tri-State area has raised concerns among health officials and experts. "These are travelers," explained Dr. Sharon Noachman, a pediatric infectious disease expert at Stony Brook Hospital. "Patients who live in New York and went on vacation got their mosquito bites there and brought the virus home." The number of cases across the United States has surpassed 2,500 so far this year, a five-fold increase compared to the same peri
