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Florida county confirms first case of locally acquired Dengue fever
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Brianna Leonard , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points This case is notable as it is the first instance of locally acquired Dengue fever in Citrus County. A confirmed case of Dengue fever has been announced by the Florida Department of Health.
A confirmed case of Dengue fever has been announced by the Florida Department of Health. This case is notable as it is the first instance of locally acquired Dengue fever in Citrus County.
The announcement was made on Saturday, providing confirmation of the case. Details of the case are available from the Florida Department of Health.
Further information on this development can be found through the original announcement from the health department, which may provide additional context or details about the confirmed case of Dengue fever.
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Category: News Published: August 22, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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