Why are dengue cases surging in Florida this year? An 'unlucky' combination of factors, experts say

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What happened

Dengue fever infections are booming in Florida this year, with more local cases than usual and the state's first dengue-related death in nearly a century.

Key facts

  • Dengue fever infections are booming in Florida this year, with more local cases than usual and the state's first dengue-related death in nearly a century.
  • Reported by Live Science and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:00:00 UTC.

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