Los Angeles County's 8th Dengue Case Confirmed

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently announced it is investigating a new local dengue virus outbreak in Baldwin Park. Two additional cases of non-travel, locally acquired dengue have been identified, bringing the total to five cases concentrated in this area of the County. 

L.A. County previously reported Panorama City (1) and El Monte (2) reported local dengue cases in 2024.

"We are still investigating, but these new cases raise concern about the potential for continued local spread of dengue through the bite of infected mosquitoes in Baldwin Park. Many people infected may not show symptoms, making it challenging to detect and control the spread of the disease. However, with the community's help, we can make a difference," said Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer, in a press release on October 15, 2024.

To the south of L.A., Escondido, CA, reported a local dengue patient on October 13, 2024.

Additionally, over 200 travel-related dengue cases have been confirmed in California this year.

Throughout 2024, the U.S. CDC has reported that 50 jurisdictions have reported 5,878 dengue cases. The state of Florida leads all other jurisdictions with 595 travel-associated dengue cases and 47 locally acquired cases, primarily in Miami-Dade County (29).

As of October 17, 2024, dengue prevention vaccines are not offered in the United States.