Brazilian residents feel neglected in dengue fight

Brazilian government is trying to stop a massive and deadly outbreak of dengue in a poor and abandoned neighborhood called Caxias. Thye mosquito that transmit the deadly virus keep multiplying thanks to the poor conditions of the community of Caxias, the mosquito breeds in pools of stagnant water, stored, exposed water, including places as shallow as jars, discarded bottles and plant saucers, according to the World Health Organization. Authorities have said they are investigating 58 deaths in addition to the 67 confirmed fatalities that they attribute to the dengue epidemics, almost half the deaths were in children under the age of 13. One of the many problems that the governmenet face are drug dealers who wield great power on the streets of Caxias rarely let in outsiders. Caxias is home to thousands but is also considered one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Rio de Janeiro. Symptoms of dengue fever include high fever, severe headache, backache, joint pains and eye pain, nausea, vomiting, and a rash.