What's happening?
While the officials said that all 10 cases of dengue this year came
from international travel, there is also a growing mosquito problem in
Texas and many other parts of the world -- and mosquitoes spread more
diseases than just dengue and West Nile.
About 20% of people exposed to West Nile develop symptoms such as
headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea, and fatigue. Less
than 1% of people develop the much more serious West Nile
neuroinvasive disease, which can lead to death.
"Unfortunately, many mosquitoes in Texas are capable of spreading
diseases, such as West Nile and dengue. These diseases are often mild,
but some people will develop severe illness," Jennifer Shuford,
commissioner of the state health department, said in the news release.
"So, it is important for Texans to know how to protect themselves
against mosquito bites."
https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-state-confirms-first-case-003000143.html
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