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Dengue
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There has been a sudden rise in dengue cases in Udupi, Karnataka after the rains, putting the authorities on alert. In light of the dengue outbreak, the district health department began a comprehensive larval survey. Larval infestation is more likely to occur in urban areas. The department operates a program against larvae and mosquitoes.
According to media reports, 47 cases of dengue have been reported in Udupi since January this year. Last year the total number of dengue cases was 635. Udupi vector disease control officer Dr. Prashant Bhatt emphasized on keeping the environment clean and not allowing water to freeze. According to him, the larvae are usually found in stagnant water, refrigerators and tires. To prevent dengue, we must Keep an eye on the surrounding areas and identify and destroy mosquito breeding sites.
Recognize dengue symptoms in time?
By paying timely attention to the symptoms of dengue, the disease can be prevented from taking a serious form. Dengue symptoms may be similar to the flu at first, in such a situation it is necessary to differentiate between them. Symptoms may begin four to 10 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The problem of high fever is often seen in this. The temperature may be close to 104 Fahrenheit. Fever may also be accompanied by headaches, muscle, bone or joint pain, nausea, vomiting, pain behind the eyes and redness of the skin.
