The total number of cases of malaria and chikungunya, however, reported by October 13, are 38 and one respectively.
At least 53 fresh cases of dengue were reported by the various municipal corporations in Delhi last week, thus taking the total count of people affected by the diseases to 349, higher than last month in just two weeks of October. The total number of cases of malaria and chikungunya, however, reported by October 13, are 38 and one respectively.
Overall all the cases for the three diseases have gone down as compared to 2017 where dengue and malaria were 2,564 and 526, respectively by this time last year whereas chikungunya was 392 last year and 92 this year.
Doctors and authorities fear that the cases might rise in the coming days. While dengue and malaria are showing a significant rise, chikungunya cases have dropped over the weeks.
"There is definitely rise in malaria and dengue cases as compared to last month but the situation is definitely better than last year," says Doctor SP Byotra, Head of Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital. "It is strongly suggested to keep the surroundings dry and free from mosquito breeding zones, we do not need another epidemic," he adds.
Apart from the vector-borne diseases, the capital is currently reeling under a spate of viral fevers with change in weather. Many are falling sick off viral fevers thus leading to increased visits at the hospitals.
"Viral fever usually subsides on the third day of its onset but this time we are witnessing patients with consistent fever for more than three days.," says Doctor Rajesh Bhudiraja, Internal Medicine, Asian Institute of Medical Science.
"The earliest recognizable symptoms of a viral infection are often fatigue and body ache. This may be followed by the onset of fever. In most cases, the fever is accompanied by a sore throat, running nose, nasal stuffiness and red eyes. A headache is also a common symptom of viral infection. Vomiting and diarrhea may be present in some cases," he added.
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