Dengue fever: 2 more cases reported in Orange County, bringing total to 5, officials say

Two more cases of locally-acquired dengue fever have been reported in Orange County, according to the Florida Department of Health, bringing the total number of cases this year to five.Orange County officials plan to conduct more sprays targeting mosquitos known to transmit dengue fever.Dengue fever cases in Orange County. Here's where.According to the Florida Department of Health and Orange County Mosquito Control, the five cases have been reported in Pine Hills and Apopka:Sept. 1: 1 confirmed case in Pine Hills areaSept. 18: 2 confirmed cases in the Apopka areaOct. 12: 2 more confirmed cases in the Apopka areaOfficials have not released specifics about the persons who've contracted the virus, nor updates on their conditions.What is dengue fever?Dengue is a virus spread through bites from two species of mosquitoes, Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, according to Florida health officials. Both are found in Florida.When someone is infected, it can lead to dengue fever, a sometimes pain