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Dengue fever outbreak in Mexico causing concern in Texas [Hemorrhagic Strain of the Disease]
KENS 5 Eyewitness News ^ | 08/18/2005 | Angela Kocherga

Posted on 08/18/2005 8:32:16 PM PDT by SwinneySwitch

An outbreak of dengue fever in Mexico has health officials here in Texas keeping a watchful eye across the border.

More than 100 people have been infected in the southern state of Morelos. Several people have the hemorrhagic strain of the disease that causes bleeding and, if untreated, possibly death. To prevent the spread of the disease, health workers need to enlist the help of the residents.

Oswaldo Zambrano, dengue fever prevention program director, says the enemy lives among them. He warns residents that they are providing a safe haven for the mosquitoes that carry dengue fever.

Many homes have standing water, which provides a perfect breeding ground for infected mosquitoes. A chemical that is safe for human and animal consumption must be mixed into the water to prevent new infestations.

The movement of people poses another challenge. If someone from an area where there's been an outbreak of dengue fever travels to another place, that person can be bitten by mosquitoes in the new location and the infection will spread.

Thus, it is critical to control the disease in every region of Mexico and reach every home during the rainy season. And if you're planning a trip to an area of Mexico where there's outbreak, use mosquito repellant.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; Mexico; US: District of Columbia; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: aliens; dengue; disease; health; hemorrhagic; outbreak; quislingalert
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To: vetvetdoug

Apparently, the Mexican border town dengue outbreaks are a fairly common occurrence.


41 posted on 08/18/2005 9:01:13 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: SwinneySwitch

Dengue is rough, Maui has had a few outbreaks recently.

I had a friend get it in Vietnam, and it sidelined her for many months.


42 posted on 08/18/2005 9:02:42 PM PDT by Central Scrutiniser (Never pet a dog that is on fire)
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To: Stellar Dendrite; MeekOneGOP; SC33; devolve

#40 - where is 'monkey man' when you need him?


43 posted on 08/18/2005 9:04:38 PM PDT by Happy2BMe (Viva La MIGRA - LONG LIVE THE BORDER PATROL!)
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To: Stellar Dendrite

An outbreak not needed here!


44 posted on 08/18/2005 9:04:45 PM PDT by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
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To: CindyDawg
Small pox would be much worse than dengue. Meanwhile, keep lots of insect repellent handy for you and the family. Double check the yard for any containers that might hold stagnant water.

Over here in Florida, we are seeing human cases of West Nile Virus, and the much more ominous EEE (Eastern Equine Encephalopathy).

45 posted on 08/18/2005 9:07:01 PM PDT by NautiNurse ("I'd rather see someone go to work for a Republican campaign than sit on their butt."--Howard Dean)
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To: bayourod

"It must be miserable being against everything."

I'm pro-life, are you?


46 posted on 08/18/2005 9:09:54 PM PDT by SwinneySwitch (Bayourod-beyond your expectations!)
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To: SwinneySwitch

I guess he doesn't want to play, tonight:')


47 posted on 08/18/2005 9:12:19 PM PDT by CindyDawg
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To: SwinneySwitch

LOL


48 posted on 08/18/2005 9:12:54 PM PDT by Stellar Dendrite (Bayourod: FReeper enemy #1)
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To: NautiNurse

In the Sacramento area, an aerial spraying program is in effect. News reports advised of cases of West Nile virus. Deaths from the disease were also reported but I don't have numbers.


49 posted on 08/18/2005 9:13:41 PM PDT by afnamvet (Jet Noise...The Sound of Freedom)
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To: NautiNurse
Apparently, the Mexican border town dengue outbreaks are a fairly common occurrence.

I live in TX, and you are correct. I call it the land of biblical plagues-rabies, fire ants, west nile, chaga's rattlesnakes, hanta, dengue, killer bees, scorpions..and of course, the elusive chupacabra.

I'm sure I'm forgetting some of the things in my litany of Texas plagues. (I gave up using it on yankees years ago-they just wouldn't listen to all the reasons to NOT move to Texas).

50 posted on 08/18/2005 9:15:50 PM PDT by sockmonkey
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To: sockmonkey
You forgot the tick quarantine
51 posted on 08/18/2005 9:17:31 PM PDT by CindyDawg
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To: SwinneySwitch

Horrible disfiguring incurable diseases from Mexico that lead to instant death. No problem. Bush says we will get cheap lettuce!


52 posted on 08/18/2005 9:18:04 PM PDT by Mad_Tom_Rackham (Crush! Kill! Destroy the heathen!)
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To: NautiNurse

oops, I forgot a comma between chaga's and rattlesnakes. Oh, we have VEE (encephalitis) here, too.


53 posted on 08/18/2005 9:18:53 PM PDT by sockmonkey
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To: SwinneySwitch
Maybe this will motivate Texas to seal its borders. Of course, hell could freeze over too.
54 posted on 08/18/2005 9:20:31 PM PDT by sweetliberty (Never argue with a fool. People might not know the difference.)
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To: sockmonkey

We haven't even touched on the famous Mexican two step.


55 posted on 08/18/2005 9:21:11 PM PDT by CindyDawg
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To: bayourod
It must be miserable being against everything.

Not everything - just things that suck.

56 posted on 08/18/2005 9:22:33 PM PDT by cartman90210 ("Sorry kids, those people from the future will do the same job for 25 cents!")
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To: All

ON THE NET...

CDC.gov: "Dengue Fever & Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever"

http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_dengue.htm


57 posted on 08/18/2005 9:22:40 PM PDT by Cindy
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To: sockmonkey

This? I ain't movin' to Texas.

58 posted on 08/18/2005 9:22:58 PM PDT by afnamvet (Jet Noise...The Sound of Freedom)
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To: NautiNurse

Dengue reported in Matamoros (Mexico)

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1441294/posts


59 posted on 08/18/2005 9:23:07 PM PDT by SwinneySwitch (Bayourod-beyond your expectations!)
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To: afnamvet

I believe the Sacramento Bee this weekend said there were 36 confirmed cases. I don't recall how many deaths, if any...

The more amazing thing to me was that they said it could potentially wipe out entire populations of birds, such as the yellow beaked magpie (Not sure of the name - but a magpie). Members of the Corvid family (Ravens, Crows) are apparently also very vulnerable.


60 posted on 08/18/2005 9:24:38 PM PDT by Toirdhealbheach Beucail (Am fear nach gheibh na h-airm 'n am na sith, cha bith iad aige 'nam a chogaidh)
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