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Mary Woolley

Neglected tropical diseases need action

In March, Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency over an alarming outbreak of dengue fever. Local officials have confirmed more than 500 cases of the potentially fatal mosquito-borne virus as of mid-April, a record that far surpasses previous years' annual totals.

Puerto Rico is not the only part of our nation affected by dengue; 35 states have reported cases so far this year.

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