The surge suddenly in the number of cases of dengue fever in a month in Bengaluru has been the cause of concerns, the Ministry of Health said on Tuesday.In accordance with the statistics of the Ministry of Health, 388 cases of dengue fever were detected between January 1 to June 17. However, last month, these cases had increased to 740. The Ministry of Health had conducted a test on more than 7,000 people.
Meanwhile, private hospitals and government and laboratories see the number of unusual patients with symptoms of dengue fever.Because this disease resulted in a drastic decline in platelets, parents worry about their children who are affected by dengue fever, which is considered a deadly disease until the past.
Sudha Menon, Director, Department of Internal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, told Ians: “The rain that was cut off with the logging of water facilitated the Aedes aegypti mosquito breeding, vector of this disease. Dengue presents high fever, severe body pain, headache, nausea , vomiting, vomiting, bitter mouth, deep fatigue and rash. “
He further explained that the initial symptoms might mimic Covid-19 or any virus infection. After 3-4 days, fever is reduced, followed by a decrease in platelet count.