Dengue Hits France Locally for First Time | France News

France News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

France’s Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region reports its first本土 dengue fever case this year in Marseille, linked to the invasive tiger mosquito—known for spreading dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. These mosquitoes, now widespread across France, can transmit viruses after biting infected travelers and then passing them on locally. Symptoms include high fever, nausea, body aches, and rash—if you’re feeling sick after visiting affected areas, see a doctor immediately. While local cases are down sharply from last year’s 800+ chikungunya and 30 dengue cases, imported infections remain a concern…