I am sick, and I think it may be because I kissed a DUer in DC

[JanMichael]

and, no, I am not kidding.

But, damn she is fine!

[titoresque]

1. are you having the symptoms

described in that bio-leak?

[JanMichael]

3. As a matter of fact, I am

This is Stephanie, not Michael, and I feel horrible.

I was a paramedic though, and know when to put down the Nyquil and head to the doc-

[Flying Dream Blues]

2. It wasn't Big Bird, was it? That avian flu's supposed to be a bitch! nt

[Zomby Woof]

4. You kissed a DUer at the Grand Canyon

And you didn't get sick. :shrug:

[JanMichael]

5. Yeah, well, I didn't kiss you on the lips! This is Steph!

I don't want anymore details about you and Michael, OK? ;)

[Zomby Woof]

11. Tsk tsk

I was referring to him, not me. :P

[Misunderestimator]

6. Hey there! I'm not so great today either...

have been sneezing for a couple of days and today am very congested. I feel ok though... just annoying congestion.

I hope it's not that mysterious bacteria thingamabob.

(And the other DUer had something entirely different. :shrug:)

[JanMichael]

7. Aha!!! OK...then we are sick because of Repukes....now, I am pissed off!

They've been making me sick for years, and now this.....

[Misunderestimator]

10. Well, when you're around that much sickness...

It's nearly impossible to get away unscathed...

[bettyellen]

8. it's all my fault. but you drew a blank when i introduced myself...

so when you turned around i coughed in your direction. and Lynne Sin, that was just gravy.
:)

[JanMichael]

9. :) I sure we wish were all back there....I had a blast

Now I feel seperated from friends when I log onto DU!

[bettyellen]

12. ain't it the truth? i wish i had had a bit more energy- or that my voice

wasn't going on friday/ saturday so i coulda gone to rfd's . i just didn't have it in me. and i didn't want to be all quiet and seem rude. but yeah, i was getting this respiritory thing that's going around. i spent hours watching an infomercial on saturday and was so sick, i enjoyed it. it really changes things putting a face to these names though, huh? lotta sweeties out there.
:hi:

[Misunderestimator]

13. Lotta sweeties... like the two just above me here.

:D

[In_The_Wind]

14. I cough a cold or flu in DC.

I've been sick since I've been home. I didn't kiss anyone. x(

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

15. On behalf of that DU'er, I would like to get offended

by your insinuating that said DU'er's kiss made you sick. I mean I could understand on behalf of unnamed DU'er if you were perhaps, lovesick...but sick???? :smoke:

[jus_the_facts]

16. Tularemia....Can Cause Pneumonia and Systemic Infection..found in DC....

Sept. 30, 2005 -- A relatively rare biological agent has been detected in air filters serving Washington D.C. in recent weeks, ABC News has learned — but current evidence does not show any indication whatsoever of terrorism.

The federal government found six air filters around the nation´s capital checked on Sept. 24 and 25 contained "trace amounts" of tularemia, a type of bacteria.

The tests were conducted as part of routine homeland security procedures, in which selected air filters from around the nation´s capital are checked for chemical and biological agents.

Subsequent tests by the Centers for Disease Control confirmed low levels of the bacteria.

Tularemia causes flu-like symptoms, including fever, chills and muscle pain, but it is not generally considered life threatening. People who inhale the bacteria, however, can experience severe respiratory illness, including pneumonia and systemic infection if they are not treated, according to the CDC.

About 200 human cases of the disease are reported in the United States each year. The disease, also known as "rabbit fever," can be treated with several common antibiotics.

Tularemia is a naturally occurring disease typically transmitted by rodents and dead carcasses, and has been reported in the past in all U.S. states except Hawaii. Homeland security and FBI officials say no human illnesses have been reported, and that the health risk is low.

No additional traces have been detected since Sept. 24 and 25. One law enforcement official said drought conditions in Washington and heavy pedestrian traffic may have sent particles airborne. No biodefense sensors have gone off.

There are concerns about tularemia being used as a bioweapon, because it is highly infectious, and a small amount of bacteria can cause disease. It can remain alive for weeks in water and soil.

http://www.abcnews.go.com/US/Health/story?id=1174699

[In_The_Wind]

18. Just great!

[jus_the_facts]

20. Sorry ya'll aren't feelin' well....

....just be careful your symptoms don't become severe...get some antibiotics pronto so as not to develop pnumonia! :hug:

[In_The_Wind]

21. I have had ALL of the symptoms since Tuesday.

My doctor is just gonna love me when I call him on Monday with this bit of lovely news!
He is going to want test before prescribing anything.

[jus_the_facts]

22. Well he sounds like a good doctor if he'll run tests first....

....most just sling meds without testing first...hope it's just a bad cold..for both your sakes!! :)

[JanMichael]

17. Huh? Oh!

You're asleep now little sick one.

Sweet dreams:-)

[Pale Blue Dot]

19. I kiss a DUer all the time, and I'm fine.

She, on the other hand, has already gotten sick a couple of times. :-(

It's so bad that she actually makes me shower more than once a week. Can you believe that?