Over 120 prisoners and the deputy superintendent of the central jail in Agra have been admitted to hospital for being diagnosed with dengue fever, say sources.
About Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general information about Dengue and Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever
Blood samples of the other prisoners have been taken as a preventive measure, said Senior Jail Superintendent B.R. Verma.
A cleanliness drive was launched in the jail Sunday.
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.
Quiz on Dengue
Dengue is an endemic problem in several countries including India. Check if you know enough about this deadly disease by taking this quiz.
Dengue is an endemic problem in several countries including India. Check if you know enough about this deadly disease by taking this quiz.
Honduran Dengue Fever Epidemic Confirms 27 Deaths
This year, a Honduran dengue fever epidemic has killed 27 people so far and infected some 31,960 individuals, health officials said.
This year, a Honduran dengue fever epidemic has killed 27 people so far and infected some 31,960 individuals, health officials said.
