The Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed another case of travel-related dengue on Oahu, bringing the total in the state to 13 so far this year.

The latest case comes about a month after the 12th reported case of dengue, which was also on Oahu. To date, the state has counted 12 cases on Oahu, and one case on Maui.

“The affected individual in this current case was exposed to the virus while traveling in a region where dengue is common and is not connected to prior cases,” said DOH in a news release. “DOH teams have been deployed to conduct inspections and implement mosquito control measures in the affected area.”

Dengue is a viral illness spread through mosquito bites. While Hawaii is home to Aedes mosquitoes, which can carry dengue, the disease is not endemic in the state.

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