No meds to raise platelet count, warn docs
2 years, 6 months ago

No meds to raise platelet count, warn docs

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With dengue cases on the rise in the city, doctors have warned patients to not believe quacks or medical practitioners if they say that any medicines can raise their platelet count. A doctor in a private hospital in the city said such non-registered practitioners had been found to prescribe medicines to dengue patients, claiming the medicines could raise the platelet count, which usually drops in dengue. “If anyone says they can increase the platelet count and cure dengue, don’t believe them,” was paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh’s advice to people. Dr Santosh said as per guidelines, blood transfusion was required only if the platelet count dropped below 10,000 or was less than 20,000 accompanied by bleeding manifestation. Consultant paediatrician at Apollo Cradle, Kondapur, Dr Avash Pani, said several patients wanted to get a blood transfusion not as per the doctor’s advice but by their own judgment, even if their platelet count was 50,000-60,000.

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Panic Fuels Platelet Demand in Lucknow as Fear of Dengue Peaks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Panic Fuels Platelet Demand in Lucknow as Fear of Dengue Peaks

Hindustan Times  

The dengue season has witnessed a higher demand for platelets than usual in Lucknow due to the panic surrounding contracting diseases like dengue or chikungunya. This has led to an increase in platelet donations, with daily requests exceeding 200 units, compared to the usual daily demand of under 100 units last year.

Gautam Budh Nagar: Health department gears up to combat dengue
7 months, 1 week ago

Gautam Budh Nagar: Health department gears up to combat dengue

Hindustan Times  

NOIDA: Ahead of the rainy season, the Gautam Budh Nagar health department has started gearing up to combat the deadly disease of dengue. As many as 468 cases of dengue were reported in 2022 while 2021 saw as many as 637 cases of dengue, as per the health department. “With May 16 observed at the National Dengue Day, the district …

363 persons currently under treatment for dengue in T.N. : Health Minister
1 year, 2 months ago

363 persons currently under treatment for dengue in T.N. : Health Minister

The Hindu  

In nine months, Tamil Nadu has reported 4,524 cases of dengue and three deaths. Briefing media persons on the precautionary measures being taken to prevent and control dengue and other seasonal illnesses, the Minister on Saturday said that fever wards were set up in all government hospitals. Instructions were issued to collect daily fever reports from 2,972 government and private …

Alarming rise in Dengue-like illness in Bengaluru; Here's how to prevent it
1 year, 3 months ago

Alarming rise in Dengue-like illness in Bengaluru; Here's how to prevent it

Hindustan Times  

Amid reports of an alarming rise in a Dengue-like illness in Bengaluru, a city-based doctor, Dr Gaurav Sharma - a general physician with around 20 years experience in medical research - spoke to Hindustan Times about identifying the disease in early stages and treating it effectively. Several individuals, mainly children, have been developing symptoms closely associated with Dengue, however tests …

‘Dengue-like Fever’ Cases Surge in Bengaluru Kids: High Temperature, Drop in Platelet Count, Say Docs
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Dengue-like Fever’ Cases Surge in Bengaluru Kids: High Temperature, Drop in Platelet Count, Say Docs

News 18  

Dengue-like cases among Bengaluru children are on the rise with doctors raising an alarm to handle high-grade fever symptoms with extreme caution across cities and towns. “These fevers mirror classic dengue symptoms, including a significant drop in platelet count, accompanied by high fever but don’t yield a positive result when any dengue test is done,” said the doctor. Similarly, Dr …

No dearth of platelets, beds for dengue patients in Uttar Pradesh: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak
2 years, 1 month ago

No dearth of platelets, beds for dengue patients in Uttar Pradesh: Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on November 3 claimed that there is no dearth of platelets and beds for the treatment of 7,000 dengue patients in the State. He also alleged that for political gains, Samajwadi Party has been targeting the State government on issues related to health through social media and creating panic among people. Presently, till …

Dengue patient dies after allegedly being tranfused fruit juice instead of platelets in Prayagraj, hospital sealed
2 years, 2 months ago

Dengue patient dies after allegedly being tranfused fruit juice instead of platelets in Prayagraj, hospital sealed

The Hindu  

October 21, 2022 10:19 am | Updated 10:19 am IST - Prayagraj A private hospital in Prayagraj was sealed on Thursday for allegedly transfusing fruit juice instead of blood platelets to a dengue patient who later died, police said. After a video of the alleged incident went viral on social media, the district administration swung into action and on the …

Dengue patient dies after allegedly being tranfused fruit juice instead of platelets, UP hospital sealed
2 years, 2 months ago

Dengue patient dies after allegedly being tranfused fruit juice instead of platelets, UP hospital sealed

Firstpost  

The patient, Pradeep Pandey was shifted to another hospital, where he died after his condition deteriorated, officials said. However, no FIR has been registered at the local police station Prayagraj: A private hospital was sealed on Thursday for allegedly transfusing fruit juice instead of blood platelets to a dengue patient who later died, police said. In a tweet, Deputy CM …

Soaring platelet demand after spike in dengue cases
2 years, 2 months ago

Soaring platelet demand after spike in dengue cases

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: In the wake of the significant rise in dengue cases in the state, the demand for platelet units have doubled at King George’s Medical University blood bank. A majority of the dengue patients do not need platelet transfusion “Out of the 140 units of platelets issued daily, around 70% are meant for dengue patients. “Patients’ attendants and even doctors …

Spurt in Covid and dengue cases causes alarm
2 years, 11 months ago

Spurt in Covid and dengue cases causes alarm

Deccan Chronicle  

Nellore: While Covid and dengue cases are increasing, cases of scrubtyphus too are being detected in Nellore district, causing worry among doctors. Awareness of the disease, particularly among rural doctors and patients, can protect people from scrubtyphus,” observed senior physician Dr. C.V. Subhramanyam. Dr. Subhramanyam attributed rise in dengue cases to breeding of mosquitoes due to water-logging in many places …

Dengue tally reaches 587 in Gautam Budh Nagar but cases dipping, say officials
3 years, 1 month ago

Dengue tally reaches 587 in Gautam Budh Nagar but cases dipping, say officials

Hindustan Times  

Cases of dengue have started declining in Gautam Budh Nagar, officials said on Tuesday, even as seven fresh cases were reported in the district, taking the tally to 587. Dr Rajesh Sharma, district malaria officer of Gautam Budh Nagar, said, “The active dengue cases, as well as fresh cases of the vector-borne disease, are on a decline this month. Between …

Double whammy: Dengue cases bite several states amid Covid deluge
3 years, 3 months ago

Double whammy: Dengue cases bite several states amid Covid deluge

India Today  

Covid cases may be receding in India, but there seems to be no respite on the health front. READ: Black marketing of blood platelets rampant in Firozabad amid dengue, viral fever cases While children were considered least vulnerable to Covid, the dengue outbreak has impacted younger ones the most. Infographic by India Today DIU In a letter to the UP …

Manish Sisodia, hospitalised for COVID, also contracts dengue; doctors say 'no standard protocol' for treatment
4 years, 2 months ago

Manish Sisodia, hospitalised for COVID, also contracts dengue; doctors say 'no standard protocol' for treatment

Firstpost  

Medical Director of Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital BL Sherwal said both the diseases have no specific treatment, which makes it even difficult for treating doctors of such patients. Meanwhile, doctors have said that Sisodia’s treatment plan could be tricky as there is “no standard protocol” for treatment of patients who have contracted a double infection of COVID-19 and dengue, …

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