-Caveat Lector- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - e fever kills at leDenguast 7 near U.S. border in Mexico Copyright © 1999 Nando Media Copyright © 1999 Associated Press >From Time to Time: Nando's in-depth look at the 20th century By ROBERTO MORA MONTERREY, Mexico (October 20, 1999 8:23 p.m. EDT http://www.nandotimes.com) - At least seven people have died and thousands of others have been made ill in an outbreak of Dengue fever which has swept across northern Mexico near the Texas border, local officials said Wednesday. About 5,500 people in Nuevo Leon state have been diagnosed with the painful, mosquito-borne disease this month alone. Of those, about 150 have come down with the serious, sometimes-deadly form known as hemorrhagic dengue. In neighboring Tamaulipas, which runs along the border from Nuevo Laredo to the Gulf of Mexico, 500 more cases have been reported, said Martha Marmolejo, head of Nuevo Laredo's medical services. Five people died in Nuevo Leon, and two died in Tamaulipas. People complaining of symptoms have crowded into hospitals in Nuevo Leon's capital, Monterrey, which is about 135 miles south of Laredo, Texas. Some of them turned out to be sick. Many others proved to be healthy but had become alarmed after hearing radio and television commercials urging people to combat mosquitos. Dengue occurs regularly in Nuevo Leon, usually toward the end of summer when the rainy season begins. Some 4,400 cases were registered last year. But hemorrhagic dengue has nearly doubled to 157 from 87 last year. Dengue is characterized by headaches, rashes, cramps and severe muscle and bone pains. It usually lasts about two weeks after infection, and treatment is given mostly to relieve symptoms. The hemorrhagic strain is accompanied by internal bleeding. Dengue is spread by the Aedis Egypti mosquito, the same insect that spreads yellow fever. Authorities have been spraying pools and puddles to kill the mosquito larvae. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- Global | Nation | Sports | Politics | Opinions | Business | Techserver | Health & Science | Entertainment | Weather | Baseball | Basketball | Football | Hockey | Sport Server | MAIN MAIN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright © 1999 Nando Media Do you have some feedback for the Nando Times staff? DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
