The first locally acquired case of dengue of the 2025 mosquito season was confirmed, Los Angeles County Public Health officials announced Wednesday.

A mosquito-borne illness was reported in a San Gabriel Valley resident with no history of travel to areas where dengue is endemic, officials said. The patient developed symptoms in September and is recovering.

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"While the potential risk for widespread dengue virus transmission in Los Angeles County remains low, this case highlights the presence of infected mosquitoes locally and underscores the importance of preventive measures to control the spread of this virus,'' health officials said in a statement.

Los Angeles public health officials launched an investigation in Se

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