dengue

There is a small dengue outbreak here in Salvador.
I am pretty sure I had it last wee (along with a secondary bacterial infection).  My american friend who is visiting also came down with it.  The infectologista we spoke with told us he has seen 10 cases of suspected dengue this week alone.
Dengue is no joke!  Some people say its easily preventable..just make sure the mosquitoes cant breed...but mosquitoes can breed anywhere (including a few drops of water) and with the rain we have been getting they have been having a hey-day.
Scientists seriously need to develop a vaccine...it was one of the sickest I have ever been. I was completely out of commission...plus I hurt everywhere really terribly!