Hyderabad Faces Surge in Seasonal Diseases: Dengue, Viral Fevers on the Rise
Deccan ChronicleHyderabad: 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 in the coming weeks," said Shravan Pintoo from Hyderabad Blood Donors Welfare Society. A similar count was shared by Mahalaxmi from Swapnika Reha, while Being Human-Ek Umeed has been receiving three requests daily for live blood donors for dengue patients. Dr. Mahabub Khan, superintendent, government general and chest hospital also confirmed an increase in cases pertaining to upper respiratory tract infections.