The state confirms the 2nd case of Virus dengue related to travel in Hawaii for 2025

Honolulu (Hawaiinewsnow) – Hawaii’s Health Department (Doh) has identified a new case of Virus Dengue related to Oahu travelers.

This is the second case reported in Hawaii until this year.

State officials said the affected traveler was exposed to a country where Dengue is used.

Doh teams were implemented for mosquito inspection and control in the affected area.

The community is requested to contribute to reducing the risk for any local transmission by exercising the best practices described below.

The dengue virus is spread from a person infected to the mosquito to the person. While Hawaii houses the type of mosquitoes that can carry dengue, the disease is not endemic (established) here in the state, and the cases are currently seen only in travelers.

Several regions around the world are currently experiencing a dengue more than normal.

Dengue outbreaks appear in many parts of the world, including in Central and South America, Asia (including the Republic of Philippines), the Middle East and Africa, as well as some Pacific islands, including American territories in the American Samoa, Federate States of Micronia, Republic of Marshall islands and Republic of Palau, as well as many destinations of folk tourist (including Purto Rico).

Anyone who intends to travel or traveled in a dengue area is at risk of infection. Currently, centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) recommend travelers to practice ordinary precautions when traveling in areas at risk of dengue. This includes the use of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) -Repelent Insect recordedwearing shirts with long sleeves and long pants when they are outdoors and sleeping in a room with air conditioning, a room with window screens or under a The bed of bed treated with insecticides.

Some countries report an increased number of cases, so it is important four to six weeks before traveling, to review Travel information specific to the country For the most updated guidance on risk and prevention measures dengue for that country. Travelers returning from an area at risk of dengue It should take measures to prevent mosquito bites for three weeks and, if the dengue symptoms develop within two weeks of return, they should seek medical evaluation.

Dengue symptoms can usually be mild or severe and include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash and body pain. Symptoms usually last two to seven days and, although a severe and even life -threatening disease can occur, most people recover after about a week. If you have recently traveled and have these symptoms, please seek medical advice from a medical service provider.

In the areas of suspected or confirmed dengue areas, the Doh staff in Hawaii (Vector Control Branch) carry out inspections and activities to reduce mosquitoes.

Reducing mosquito populations reduces the chances of dengue being transmitted to other people. In areas without reports reported, eliminating the reproductive places of mosquitoes in your home and around you is a good practice. Mosquitoes need only small amounts of water standing to grow. Home reproduction places include buckets, water appearance (such as bromeliades), small containers, plants, rain barrels or even cups left. Simply pouring water containers eliminates the potential for reproduction of mosquitoes.

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