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.
