Dengue fever confirmed in Seminole County as officials urge precautions

Health officials issued a mosquito-borne illness advisory Wednesday after confirming a human case of locally acquired dengue in Seminole County.The Florida Department of Health in Seminole County and Seminole County Mosquito Control are coordinating surveillance, prevention and control efforts, according to the announcement.Officials did not release the patient’s condition, the location within the county or when the infection was identified.Residents urged to prevent mosquito bitesThe health department urged residents to take precautions against mosquito bites and shared a mosquito prevention guide.The department continues to monitor mosquito-borne illnesses statewide, including dengue, West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis, St. Louis encephalitis, malaria and chikungunya.Residents can find additional information on the Florida Department of Health’s mosquito prevention webpage or call DOH-Seminole at 407-665-3243.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps.