# Florida Dengue Death Confirmed

> Florida reports dengue death amid worst outbreak in decades.
- Title: Florida Dengue Death Confirmed · Seattletimes | Shortify
- Summary: Florida reports dengue death amid worst outbreak in decades. Florida confirmed a dengue death as the state faces one of its worst recent dengue outbreaks…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/florida-confirms-a-death-from-dengue-as-the-state-struggles-with-one-of-its-worst-recent-outbreaks
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## Florida death confirmed
Florida confirmed a death from dengue fever as the state struggles with one of its worst recent outbreaks.
## Hillsborough County cases
Hillsborough County reported 152 locally acquired dengue cases this year, far exceeding typical numbers.
## County spokesperson
Chris Wilkerson, Hillsborough County spokesperson, called the situation 'wildly unusual' for the county.
## Tampa death details
The death involved an elderly Tampa woman who died on September 4, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
## Dengue outbreak causes
Dengue is caused by a virus spread by mosquitoes expanding due to climate change, with recent weather enabling outbreaks.
## Outbreak response
Workers are spraying mosquitoes day and night and checking properties for pooled water to control the outbreak.
## Key takeaway

Florida confirmed a dengue death as the state faces one of its worst recent dengue outbreaks with 152 locally acquired cases this year.