At least five cases of dengue have been reported from Nanital district of Uttarakhand on Tuesday.
Dengue fever that is transmitted by the bite of an Aedes mosquito is on trail in the Lalkuan region of Nainital.
Dengue and Dengue Fever - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
Dengue is a tropical disease caused by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, joint & muscle ache, fatigue, nausea and skin rash.
Dengue is a tropical disease caused by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus. Symptoms include fever, joint & muscle ache, fatigue, nausea and skin rash.
"When we came to Haldwani Hospital, they asked us to take our children to Bareilly. Now those who have money would be able to get the treatment done in Bareilly and what will happen to others? The children will have to die," said Nand Lal, father of a patient.
However, the local authorities contend that spreading awareness is more necessary at present, since prevention is the first step of an epidemic's cure.
"We have sent total seven cases for testifying. Out of which five are being suspected of dengue and two of viral. The strategy which is necessary now is to spread mass awareness and undertake prevention measures," said Dr. B S Bagoli, Medical Officer, Lalkuan Hospital.
Meanwhile, the hospital authorities in Lalkuan have sent the blood samples of the patients to New Delhi for detailed pathological analysis.
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About Mosquito Diseases
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
Mosquito-borne diseases, like malaria, filaria, dengue, etc are common in places conducive of mosquito breeding. Swamps, ponds and stagnated drainage provide optimal breeding ground for mosquitoes.
The virus transmitted by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, causes severe fever, headaches, rashes and muscle and joint pain. Severe forms can cause haemorrhagic fever.
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Study Explains Shift in Age Distribution of Dengue Fever in Thailand
A new paper in this week's open access journal PLoS Medicine says that decreases in birth and death rates explain the shift in age distribution of dengue hemorrhagic fever in Thailand.
A new paper in this week's open access journal PLoS Medicine says that decreases in birth and death rates explain the shift in age distribution of dengue hemorrhagic fever in Thailand.
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