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Originally Posted by Michele
My last trip to the jungle was three weeks ago and my children were not with us. They were infected first, most likely in our house. The mosquito that passes on this illness bites during the day in is prevelent in residential areas. Like all mosquitos they breed in standing water, they are usually in areas with discarded refuse, plastic containers, tires etc.. We have a vacant, neglected lot next to us which is the most likely breeding ground.
As for wearing Off or what have you, no. We have as many mosquitos in our house as outside it seems. It's not feasible or healthy for us to live in a coating of Deet. Yes we have screens in all our windows, brand new in fact. This is just one of those things.
As far as building up a resistance to the strain, my readings indicate that the opposite may be more likely. Google Dengue Fever. There is all sorts of info. I'd post a link but I've forgotten all my cool posting skills. Thanks for the well wishes.
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Sorry if this seems a little dense, but I assume you live in Playa del Carmen, from your avatar. So clearly you contracted this from the mosquitos in that area. Correct?