Though more than 19,000 people in Costa Rica have contracted dengue, a fever primarily carried by mosquitos, the country has suffered only one death from the ailment this year, involving a case in which the victims contracted two different forms of the fever. (Reuters)
Friday, September 9, 2005
Costa Rica suffers only 1 death in dengue epidemic
Though more than 19,000 people in Costa Rica have contracted dengue, a fever primarily carried by mosquitos, the country has suffered only one death from the ailment this year, involving a case in which the victims contracted two different forms of the fever. (Reuters)
I say CR deserves some kudos. 19,000 sick, but since this is a disease that is generally not fatal when treated, almost everyone was able to recover. Rapid mobilization and CR's health care system deserve a pat on the back!
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