EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Chihuahua state authorities are warning about multiple cases of dengue fever in the southern part of the state, while Juarez, across the border from El Paso, had nine confirmed cases as of Tuesday.
Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. It causes severe flu-like illness for two to seven days, and on rare occasions, complications that can result in death, according to the World Health Organization.
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The Chihuahua Health Ministry said it confirmed 44 dengue cases in the second week of October with no known fatalities. Twenty-four of those cases were diagnosed in the cities of Delicias, Jimenez and Meoqui. Seven cases were reported in the state capital of Chihuahua City.
Health Department Prevention Director Dr. Leticia Ruiz said authorities have started a public education campaign to prevent the proliferation of mosquitos that carry the virus.