Dengue Risk: For the first time after 2018, the highest number of dengue cases were registered in July, this time the risk of serious disease is also high.

Dengue cases are increasing in the capital Delhi. The recent rains and the resulting flood situation have increased the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in the national capital. Doctors say, there has been an increase in the number of dengue patients in hospitals. Alam is that this year dengue has broken the record of five years. In a report released last week, officials said that till July 22, 187 dengue cases have been reported in Delhi, the highest since 2018. In sample testing of dengue, most cases of severe type-2 dengue are being seen in patients.

Given the increasing risk of dengue in Delhi, Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Sunday said that the Delhi government has directed the authorities to conduct a massive campaign to reduce the risk of dengue in schools and among the general public to check the spread of the virus. Can be put The flood situation has given a favorable environment for mosquitoes to grow, due to which more cases are expected to be reported in the coming days.

Dengue alert in Delhi
The Health Minister said, keeping in view the risks of dengue, hospitals are being prepared. In this regard, discussions have also been held with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner so that all the patients can get proper treatment in time.

Genome sequencing of the samples confirmed most patients to have a severe strain of dengue type-2, which may be at higher risk of developing a hemorrhagic fever.

Risk of serious dengue disease
Dengue infection is caused by the dengue virus (DENV), which is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquitoes, mainly the Aedes aegypti mosquito. These mosquitoes bite more during the daytime. Experts say that there are four serotypes of dengue virus – DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, and DENV-4.

The Delhi government said that after genome sequencing of 20 positive samples, it was found that 19 of them have strain type-2. The researchers found that DENV-2 may increase the risk of severe disease.

What do doctors say?
Doctors say people who have weak immunity may be more at risk of getting a severe form of dengue. That's why you must try to strengthen your immunity. It is necessary to prevent mosquito bites, for this wear full sleeve clothes, keep cleanliness around the house and spray medicines. Try to increase the immunity of the body.

Most dengue patients recover easily at home, with only severe cases requiring hospitalization.

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