Brazilian soldiers wait to receive pesticide before operation to combat Aedes mosquitoes in Rio de Janeiro
Source: Reuters
Brazilian soldiers wait to receive pesticide before an operation to combat Aedes mosquitoes at the Realengo neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro April 8, 2008. Dengue, a viral disease spread by the Aedes mosquito, has killed 67 people since January and infected more than 43,500 in Rio de Janeiro state, according to official figures. Last week, Health Minister Jose Temporao blamed a poor disease prevention network and fragile public health system for the crisis. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL)
REUTERS/SERGIO MORAES
REUTERS/SERGIO MORAES
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