"Until last year, all dengue cases reported in California were associated with people traveling to a country where the disease is common. But Los Angeles County public health officials are now warning about the 'unprecedented' local transmission of dengue."
"While the widespread transmission of dengue remains low, we do urge residents ... to take simple steps to reduce exposure to mosquitoes. These include using insect repellent to prevent mosquito bites," L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said.
"The worry, though, is 'if there are enough infected mosquitoes, it could lead to exponential spread,' said Dr. Aiman Halai, director of the L.A. County Department of Public Health."
"Mosquitoes pick up the virus after they bite an infected person, then spread it by biting others, according to Jason Farned, district manager of the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District."
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