Dengue Fever Claims 3 More Lives in Bali
12 year old Endra Saputra of Kuta died at Sanglah General Hospital on Thursday (22/12); 22 year old Putri Kartika Sari, and 5 year old Ketut Juniari passed away on the previous Tuesday (20/12). All three victims had been suffering from Grade IV Dengue Hemorrhagic fever (the disease had progressed to cause severe bleeding and dehydration in the victims). According to Dr. Putu Andrika all 3 of the deceased victims had sought medical attention too late and urged any persons suffering from high fever (39 - 40 degrees Celsius), bone pain, headaches, nausea and loss of appetite to seek medical attention immediately. Over 700 people have been treated at Sanglah General Hospital alone between the months of January and November this year, and Sanglah, Bali's largest hospital, currently has over 70 in-patients suffering from the disease. (December 23rd 2005, Bali Post)