Chennaites beware of Chikungunya and dengue
Posted on: 17/Oct/2013 10:42:09 AM
In the recent times there is increase in dengue and Chikungunya cases in the city due to mosquito menace. Compared to Chikungunya, dengue cases are more. “We see at least two to three confirmed dengue cases daily in the OP. There’s a sudden spurt in dengue cases,” says General physician of Global Hospitals. Apart from dengue, the doctor says they are also seeing viral fever that is similar to dengue. “When tested, such fever shows negative for dengue, so we treat it as viral fever,” he adds.
Chikungunya virus is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes during daytime. Viral fever with upper respiratory infection and joint pain should be tested immediately, say doctors.
When contacted, a senior health official said the corporation had intensified its anti-mosquito operations to reduce the incidence of dengue and Chikungunya cases in the city.
