Hyderabad: Food, water contamination triggers surge in febrile illnesses
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hyderabad: Food, water contamination triggers surge in febrile illnesses

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hospitals are seeing a continued surge in febrile illnesses caused by various viruses and bacteria, largely due to the consumption of contaminated food and water. All these are spread by contaminated food,” said Dr Aarathi Bellary, consultant, internal medicine, KIMS Hospitals. Whereas bacterial infections like typhoid and paratyphoid need antibiotics, doctors decide based on the cause of infection and then treat it appropriately,” Dr Bellary explained. “Among viral fevers, we are seeing a huge number of cases of flu, respiratory syncytial virus and chikungunya.

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Chikungunya Cases Decline, Viral Fevers Rise in Hyderabad
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Chikungunya Cases Decline, Viral Fevers Rise in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: After witnessing an alarming rise in September and October, Chikungunya cases have been slowly declining for the past few weeks. With the dip in temperatures, the cases of viral fevers, cold and cough are on the rise. Early contact with doctors in case of symptoms such as cough, change in voice, headaches, low temperature can help in early detection …

Telangana clarifies Chikungunya situation amid concerns
1 month ago

Telangana clarifies Chikungunya situation amid concerns

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In response to a travel advisory issued by the US Centres for Disease Control over a surge in chikungunya cases among travellers from Telangana, the state health department said that the situation remained under control. The state has also regularly submitted weekly and monthly reports to the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, emphasising its robust management of vector-borne …

Viral Fever Cases on the Rise in Hyderabad
1 month, 1 week ago

Viral Fever Cases on the Rise in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The city is once again seeing a major spike in viral fevers, including children and adults, who are complaining of high fever, cough, and sore throat. A resident doctor at Malakpet area hospital confirmed that there has been a steady increase in viral fever cases in the last one week. Many of these cases involve children, although they don’t …

Telangana: Chikungunya bigger menace than dengue at present, say doctors
3 months, 1 week ago

Telangana: Chikungunya bigger menace than dengue at present, say doctors

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Following the dengue panic at the beginning of this year’s monsoon, chikungunya has now turned into a bigger menace in terms of vector-borne diseases in Hyderabad. As per the official data of the state health department, 6,405 dengue,178 chikungunya, 200 malaria and 6,192 fever cases have been recorded in Telangana from January to August 31. Although influenza continues to …

Adilabad: Chikungunya on rise along with dengue and viral fevers
3 months, 1 week ago

Adilabad: Chikungunya on rise along with dengue and viral fevers

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: Chikungunya cases are on the rise along with other seasonal diseases like dengue and viral fevers. Many people throng government and private hospitals with the symptoms of Chikungunya and viral fevers in Komaram Bheem Asifabad, Nirmal and Mancherial districts. Anti-larva spraying operations, bleaching drinking water and flogging operations are missing in many villages despite many people suffering from seasonal …

Telangana: Nizamabad hospitals sees rise in viral cases
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana: Nizamabad hospitals sees rise in viral cases

Deccan Chronicle  

The beginning of monsoon generally sees seasonal diseases in rural as well as urban areas. But, this time, the continuous rise in viral fevers, including dengue, is worrying the common man and the authorities.Patients from Nizamabad, Kamareddy, Nirmal, Jagtial and neighbouring Nanded district of Maharashtra are coming in scores to Nizamabad either to get admitted to the Government General Hospital …

How to Prevent Fevers and Viral Infections in Kids This Monsoon
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How to Prevent Fevers and Viral Infections in Kids This Monsoon

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With heavy rains this season, children are more susceptible to viral fevers and infections, prompting doctors to urge parents to remain vigilant. Soujanya, Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist from the renowned Kamineni Hospital, many children are presenting with symptoms of cough, cold, viral fevers, and stomach infections during this time. Speaking to the media, they noted, "The severity of the …

Chikungunya cases outnumber dengue in Hyderabad
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Chikungunya cases outnumber dengue in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: While July recorded a good number of dengue cases, August has seen a different trend in the spread of viral diseases. The reason for this change could be better management of dengue cases this year, doctors said. Dengue fevers have come down a bit, and there is an increase in the number of Chikungunya cases,” said Dr Aarathi Bellary, …

Monsoon season health guide: Expert tips on managing viral fever and infections during rainy season
4 months ago

Monsoon season health guide: Expert tips on managing viral fever and infections during rainy season

Hindustan Times  

Seasonal weather changes can affect every person differently because while some people have good immunity and can tide over seasonal changes without any health implications, others suffer from viral fevers and other health-related complications. Monsoon season health guide: Expert tips on managing viral fever and infections during rainy season In an interview with HT Lifestye, Dr Paritosh Baghel, Senior Consultant …

Stomach Flu Cases on the Rise in Hyderabad
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Stomach Flu Cases on the Rise in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The number of stomach flu cases has significantly gone up in the city in the past month, due to the rainy season. Salmonella, E. coli and campylobacter are frequent bacterial culprits," said Prof. Narahari Bapanpally, head of the paediatrics department at Nagarkurnool Medical College. "The usual symptoms include vomiting, fever, loose motions, and in some cases blood in the …

Hyderabad Faces Surge in Seasonal Diseases: Dengue, Viral Fevers on the Rise
5 months, 1 week ago

Hyderabad Faces Surge in Seasonal Diseases: Dengue, Viral Fevers on the Rise

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The city is seeing a steady spike in seasonal diseases like viral fevers, dengue and chikungunya with the outpatient count at the government fever hospital, Nallakunta, going up to 800, following a 10 to 20 percent increase in viral fevers. "With the increase in rains, at least two dengue cases are coming every day and we are expecting more …

Typhoid, Jaundice Cases on the Rise as Monsoon Brings Waterlogging Woes. Here's How to Stay Safe
1 year, 3 months ago

Typhoid, Jaundice Cases on the Rise as Monsoon Brings Waterlogging Woes. Here's How to Stay Safe

News 18  

With the onset of monsoon and flooding in Delhi-NCR, cases of typhoid, jaundice and dengue have increased, with not just adults but also children queueing up at hospital outpatient departments. According to Dr Gaurav Jain, senior consultant, internal medicine, at New Delhi-based Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, “There is an alarming increase in cases of typhoid and jaundice among people. “This …

Alarming Rise in Seasonal Diseases Leaves City Folk Worried
1 year, 5 months ago

Alarming Rise in Seasonal Diseases Leaves City Folk Worried

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Incessant rains, temperatures that are fluctuating every now and then and heavy waterlogging have converted most localities in the city into breeding grounds for a plethora of seasonal diseases and illnesses. Doctors have expressed concern at the steady rise of flu, dengue and malaria cases, respiratory tract infections, viral fever and water and food-borne infections this monsoon season. High …

The looming threat of viral fever in twin cities
1 year, 9 months ago

The looming threat of viral fever in twin cities

The Hindu  

The spike in the incidence of prolonged viral fevers across the twin cities over the last few weeks has become a cause of worry for all. Speaking to The Hindu, Dr. Shankar, the hospital Superintendent, says, “In the last week, there has been a fever spike due to the H3N2 virus, a variant of Swine Flu.” ‘Take flu shots’ Another …

Tomato Flu: All about the rare viral disease affecting children in India; Know symptoms and treatment
2 years, 4 months ago

Tomato Flu: All about the rare viral disease affecting children in India; Know symptoms and treatment

India TV News  

Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever has been reported in India since May. Tomato Flu is a rare viral disease, which causes red-coloured rashes, skin irritation and dehydration, and the disease gets its name from the blisters it causes, which look like tomatoes. Till now, most of the reported cases of Tomato Flu or Tomato Fever are among children from age …

Viral fever with gastro, dengue cases increase in Hyderabad
2 years, 6 months ago

Viral fever with gastro, dengue cases increase in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Much before the onset of monsoon, in the midsummer, city hospitals received a large number of acute gastroenteritis cases, caused by viral infections, with some cases also needing hospitalisation, according to the medical fraternity in the state capital. Professor and head of paediatric department, Niloufer Hospital, Dr T. Usha Rani said the hospital had regularly received multiple cases of …

Keep Monsoon Ailments Away! Home Care Tips To Protect Yourself from Food and Water Borne Diseases
3 years, 5 months ago

Keep Monsoon Ailments Away! Home Care Tips To Protect Yourself from Food and Water Borne Diseases

News 18  

The Monsoons have arrived and the season brings with it plethora of illnesses. Dr. Sharma suggests a few other home care tips: Drink plenty of fluids like boiled water, Coconut or fresh fruit juice. Make note of your urine output; your urine should be light, clear, and at regular intervals For food consumption, it is best to have a bland …

Mystery illness in southern India sees 315 people fall sick and one dead
4 years ago

Mystery illness in southern India sees 315 people fall sick and one dead

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy One person has died and …

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