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)

1 comment:

Taylor Kirk said...

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!