‘Breakbone fever’ endemic to tropical countries has spiked 359% in the US
Dengue fever cases in the US have surged by 359% in 2024, according to the CDC. The increase is attributed to both travel-related cases and a rise in local transmissions, with over 100 locally acquired cases reported. Experts warn that the spread of Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit the virus, poses a growing public health threat.
- ▪In 2024, 3,798 cases of dengue were reported in the US, compared to an average of 828 from 2010 to 2023.
- ▪Over a third of dengue patients were hospitalized, and six deaths were recorded.
- ▪The Aedes mosquito, responsible for spreading dengue, has expanded its range due to climate change, now found in roughly half of US counties.
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 10:08:12 -0400 |
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Wellness ‘Breakbone fever’ endemic to tropical countries has spiked 359% in the US By Reda Wigle Published May 29, 2026, 10:08 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Cases of a mosquito-borne disease once largely confined to tropical regions are spiking. According to a recent report from the CDC, a record number of cases of dengue were reported in the US in 2024, resulting in a 359% increase in incidence of the fearsome fever. Symptoms include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash, and joint or bone pain — the latter of which can be so acute that it’s earned the disease the dubious nickname “breakbone fever,” as victims compare the agony to having their bones broken.
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