Outbreak in Key West
July 27th, 2010 | Posted by Erica
Dengue fever is invading Key West, according to a recent New York Times article. Dengue is spread by mosquitoes, and can cause fever, headaches and body aches. However, not all people infected show symptoms.
After conducting an experiment, scientist have concluded 5 percent of Key West’s population showed evidence of recent exposure to the dengue virus. The estimate was based on tests of 240 residents, of whom 13 were positive.
Officials in Key West have warned “the best way to fight the disease is to fight the mosquitoes, by wearing bug repellent, spraying pesticides and dumping anything that holds water.” The city also launched Mosquito TV, a weekly show, to mobilize residents against the pest.
Wonder if we could get Mosquito TV in our office…
