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Chihuahua trying to contain spread of dengue fever

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Chihuahua state authorities are warning about multiple cases of dengue fever in southern part of state.

Juarez , across the border from El Paso , had nine confirmed cases as of Tuesday .

Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.

It causes severe flu-like illness for two to seven days , and on rare occasions, complications can result in death.