Dengue Fever: Ever Heard of It?

This is what it looks like when you get dengue fever (a tropical viral disease transmitted through mosquito bites). At the time, Jon was in an internal medicine waiting room filled with other people who seemed to think Jon was the main act in a Ringling Brothers production. To avoid the stares and awkward, under-the-breath comments, Jon employed the use of a hoodie while Marechy (a huge help in the dengue fever fiasco) tried to avoid the camera. Soon thereafter, Jon's condition became the main topic of conversation in the waiting room, as other dengue fever victims shared their personal struggles and stories of triumph over dengue.

Now I can safely say that myself and the other volunteers have become all too familiar with its background, symptoms, and treatment methods (or lack thereof). Maybe a mosquito net isn't too bad of an investment after all.