Viral fever grips city

Watch out warn city doctors, or you may be ushering at home this New Year, in the confines of your bedroom.

“We have seen a rise in cases of viral fever among our patients. I think it is primarily due to the unusual weather conditions over the past two weeks.

Even though winter had set in, the city experienced hot climate for a couple of days earlier this week. Temperatures have gone down after Christmas.

The sudden climatic change might have brought the viral infection in the air,” said Dr V Prasad, Andheri-based paediatrician.

Kurla-based general practitioner Dr SN Acharya said, “The viruses survive in water pockets and then thrive in hot weather. Humid conditions are particularly helpful to the viruses,” he said.