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California health officials warn residents about 'unprecedented' spread of dengue fever

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The latest case was confirmed in Panorama City , the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said last week .

The patient had not traveled to areas where dengue fever is endemic, the department said.

Dengue fever can cause high fever and flu-like symptoms.

The illness is spread through mosquito bites, typically from mosquitoes in places where humans live.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY : Dengue fever in California : Officials warn of spread in Los Angeles .

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