Japanese health officials in Saitama, a region to the north of the capital city of Tokyo, have reported that a teenaged girl in the area contracted the disease Dengue fever. The young woman is currently in stable condition. This viral infection can cause a variety of symptoms such as skin rashes, cramping, as well as fever and is borne by two species of mosquitoes found in tropical regions. In rare instances this can become fatal, as the virus can cause dangerously low blood pressure. Symptoms … [Read more...]