Entered By: Paula

Entry Date: 2007-08-24 10:27:02

Subject: Dengue Fever

Message:

We ask for your prayers for the people here on our mountain, Villa Alicia. Many of the children are very sick with Dengue Fever.   I will share a bit about what we know of Dengue.  With this fresh water mosquito illness you run a high fever, experience much body aches and pains, stomach pain, dairreha, not able to eat, and have congestion. It is a flu-like viral illness.  There are two types, Classic Dengue and Hemorrhagic Dengue.  They say there is not a specific treatment or vaccination.  Dehydration is a major problem and so many that can afford it are put in the hospital on IV. It last about 2 weeks.  We know personally of 3 young children with this right now, and hear of many more.   Please join with us in praying for protection from this illness and for healing and recovery for those suffering. Paula

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