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May 9, 2010
May 5, 2010
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!
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!
April 29, 2010
alas I am sick
So last weekend was great. My friend Dan from Brown, who studied abroad in Salvador, is back visiting for a month. On saturday we took a lovely walk down a crowded street with lots of vendors! I bought some shoes (finally) and had lunch at this amazing vegetarian/vegan restaurant (why I did not go before I do not know!)
Then I went with Dan, Estela and Helder to the most amazing ice cream shop that was quite far. Estela drove us and was a most amazing host. I believe it may have been the best ice cream I have ever had (and yes I do have pictures and they will be up on my food blog eventually...see below). Then we went to the beach to watch the sunset. It was a fabulous day.
On sunday I went to a lunch of one of Dra Fabiannas relatives to celebrate the baptism of twins. They were adorable and it was one of the poshest parties I have ever been to! The mother really had an eye for party planning. Every detail was perfect. I definitely felt out of place....since I was wearing a simple dress and flats and all the women were in gorgeous dresses and very high heels. I have pictures and will post them later when I return home. Why am I not at home you may ask?
I have been staying at Dra Fabianna's house since monday so she can keep an eye on me. I have a fever and rash....and probably have some sort of viral infection, but puzzling nonetheless to both ID doctors that have seen me. But it certainly has taken me out, like no other illness has before. Anyway, I think that I am on the path to recovery so hopefully I will be in full form on saturday where I will be going to Praia de Forte (where there are honu or turtles!) and on sunday there is the Disney parade (not entirely sure what that will entail but I am sure I will be entertained)
Then I went with Dan, Estela and Helder to the most amazing ice cream shop that was quite far. Estela drove us and was a most amazing host. I believe it may have been the best ice cream I have ever had (and yes I do have pictures and they will be up on my food blog eventually...see below). Then we went to the beach to watch the sunset. It was a fabulous day.
On sunday I went to a lunch of one of Dra Fabiannas relatives to celebrate the baptism of twins. They were adorable and it was one of the poshest parties I have ever been to! The mother really had an eye for party planning. Every detail was perfect. I definitely felt out of place....since I was wearing a simple dress and flats and all the women were in gorgeous dresses and very high heels. I have pictures and will post them later when I return home. Why am I not at home you may ask?
I have been staying at Dra Fabianna's house since monday so she can keep an eye on me. I have a fever and rash....and probably have some sort of viral infection, but puzzling nonetheless to both ID doctors that have seen me. But it certainly has taken me out, like no other illness has before. Anyway, I think that I am on the path to recovery so hopefully I will be in full form on saturday where I will be going to Praia de Forte (where there are honu or turtles!) and on sunday there is the Disney parade (not entirely sure what that will entail but I am sure I will be entertained)
April 18, 2010
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