Page 4 - Dengue Cases

Karnataka sees rise in dengue cases, health department on alert

The rising number of dengue cases in the state has left its health department worried and hunting for ways to curb the rise

Delhi records highest number of dengue cases in 6 years; 3,740 in November

The dengue cases in Delhi this season has crossed 5,270

Delhi records 5,270 dengue cases this season, highest in 6 years

The number of dengue cases in Delhi this season has crossed 5,270, the highest in the national capital in a year since 2015

Rare case of post-dengue mucormycosis reported in Delhi: Doctors

A "rare" case of mucormycosis has been reported in a 49-year-old male patient at a leading private hospital here post his recovery from dengue, doctors said on Saturday. The case reported at the Apollo hospital in south Delhi comes amid a huge spike in the number of dengue cases in the national capital. According to a civic report on vector-borne diseases released on Monday, nine deaths and a total of 2,708 dengue cases have been recorded this season till November 6, which is the highest count since 2017 for the same period. Over 1,170 cases were logged in the first week of November. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Apollo hospital said, "A 49-year-old male has been reported to be one the rare cases of post-dengue mucormycosis by a team of doctors at the hospital." The patient had come to the hospital, complaining about a sudden loss of vision in one eye, 15 days after his recovery from the vector-borne disease. During the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this y

Dengue death toll in Delhi rises to nine, cases mount to over 2,700

Three more deaths due to dengue have been recorded in Delhi taking the total number of fatalities to nine, while the number of cases of the vector-borne disease has climbed to over 2,700

With dengue cases on the rise, a cover for vector-borne diseases is a must

Such a plan make sense especially for those who are unable to obtain a comprehensive health cover

AAP to start mega fogging drive in Delhi to check spread of dengue

Alleging that the BJP-ruled municipal corporations have failed to take necessary steps to prevent the spread of dengue, the AAP on Tuesday said it will start a "massive" fogging drive in Delhi

UP: 16 cases of dengue confirmed in Agra, admin on high alert

At least 16 confirmed cases of dengue have been found in Agra, said Agra's Chief Medical Officer Arun Kumar Srivastava

UP govt officials interact with patients at Firozabad medical college

The officials, including Principal Secretary Alok Kumar, also went to Salai primary health centre and then to Abbas Nagar, one of the affected areas

Delhi records 25 dengue cases, highest in Jan-May period since 2013

Twenty-five dengue cases have been recorded in Delhi till May 22 this year, the highest in the January-May period since 2013, according to a report released by the south civic body on Monday

200 Chinese working at Pak atomic energy plant test positive for dengue

The Chinese nationals were working in different capacities at the atomic energy plant near the coastal beach area of Hawkes Bay in Karachi, the Daily Jang reported

Going beyond research to help us stay ahead of the dreaded mosquito

More than new research, better monitoring of vector-borne diseases and a safer environment are what can help us stay ahead of the mosquito, writes Ritwik Sharma

Dengue in Jammu: 88 test positive in 11 days; 336 cases reported since July

As many as 88 people were tested positive for dengue during the past 11 days here, taking the total number of such patients in the state since July to 336, officials said. Out of the 88 tested positive for dengue since October 7, 71 are residents of the Jammu district, seven of Sabma, six Kathua, two Udhampur and one each of Rajouri and Doda districts, they said. At 292, Jammu has recorded the highest number of cases since July, when it was first reported this year. It was followed by Kathua (12), Samba (11), Rajouri, Udhampur, Doda (six each), and Poonch and Kishtwar (one each), the officials said. They said one case of dengue was reported from Kashmir. The officials said 2,023 tests were conducted till yesterday and so far 336 people including 111 children and 84 women were tested positive for dengue, while 268 reports are still awaited. However, there was no fresh case of swine flu which claimed three lives in the Jammu region since July, the officials said. Hea

Chikungunya, dengue, malaria sting New Delhi; over 1,700 people affected

The number of people affected by malaria this year till August 26 has climbed to 473

Those infected by Zika after dengue may not fall severely ill: Study

Researchers studied 65 people who live in and around Sao Jose do Rio Preto

LG inspects garbage dumps, asks MCDs to check mosquito

Jung said that officials from Raj Niwas will regularly inspect the garbage dumps and asked the civic agencies to pull up their socks