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id: 92ebd01e03
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-14 08:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-14 08:00 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Aedes aegypti mosquito is linked to Tampa Bay dengue cases

Tampa Bay Times says Aedes aegypti, a daytime-biting mosquito, is behind this year's dengue outbreak in the region. Its eggs can survive months without water.

Section: [Health](/tampa-bay/section/life.md) · Entities: [Aedes aegypti](/tampa-bay/wiki/aedes-aegypti.md)

## Coverage

- [Tampa Bay Times](https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2026/11/14/dengue-fever-florida-mosquito-aedes/), 2026-11-14 08:00 EST: Meet the mosquitoes behind Tampa Bay’s dengue outbreak

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