6 APRIL 1998. INDONESIA: DISEASE (DENGUE FEVER)

"Source: The Straits Times, Malaysia: Dengue fever has killed 21 people and infected thousands more in Jakarta this year, sparking fears of an epidemic, the Sinar Pagi daily reported yesterday. Hospitals are being overwhelmed by patients suffering from the disease."--Clyde E. Markon <docmarkon@worldnet.att.net> VIA ProMED-mail <promed@usa.healthnet.org>.

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