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.

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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 …

Declare ‘dengue emergency’ and bear the cost of testing, R. Ashok to government
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Declare ‘dengue emergency’ and bear the cost of testing, R. Ashok to government

The Hindu  

Urging the government to declare a ‘dengue emergency’ in the State, Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok on Sunday suggested that the State government should bear the cost of dengue tests. Why is it not possible for the government to conduct free tests to detect dengue when it is collecting higher tax after increasing the prices of petroleum …

Dengue: 5,374 cases and five deaths reported in Karnataka
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Dengue: 5,374 cases and five deaths reported in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Amid a surge in dengue cases in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday directed officials to intensify fever surveillance and take up all necessary precautionary measures to prevent spread of the vector-borne disease. The Chief Minister, who convened a meeting of officials from the BBMP and the Department of Health and Family Welfare, directed them to conduct special source reduction …

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 …

Tamil Nadu: Special ward for rising dengue cases at Madurai Government Hospital
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Special ward for rising dengue cases at Madurai Government Hospital

India TV News  

Dengue cases in Tamil Nadu: With the number of dengue cases rising in the district, a special ward has been set up at the Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital to treat the patients affected by the disease. Ten to 15 dengue cases per day have been reported It is not a huge number currently. We have prepared to face any number …

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 …

Dengue cases on rise in India; tips to protect yourself from the mosquito-borne disease
1 year, 5 months ago

Dengue cases on rise in India; tips to protect yourself from the mosquito-borne disease

India TV News  

Dengue cases are on the rise in India due to monsoon. Several parts of India, including Odisha, Assam and Kerala are already recording an increase in dengue cases. This worrying trend has prompted health experts to issue warnings and advice on how to protect oneself from the mosquito-borne disease. Dengue is a tropical disease caused by four different viruses, all …

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 …

Many dengue patients in Delhi developing liver dysfunction: Doctors
2 years, 1 month ago

Many dengue patients in Delhi developing liver dysfunction: Doctors

Live Mint  

Delhi has reported more than 900 cases of dengue in October this year, which is nearly 50% of the cases logged in the year so far. Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia assured that the government is keeping a close eye on the data and fatalities from dengue are still under control despite rising cases. Dr. Ray also elaborated upon …

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 …

Delhi hospitals told to reserve 10-15% beds as dengue cases cross 1,200
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi hospitals told to reserve 10-15% beds as dengue cases cross 1,200

Hindustan Times  

Amid a surge in the number of dengue cases, the Delhi government has asked all hospitals in the city to ensure no patient is denied admission due to lack of beds, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday. Sisodia said the Delhi government has asked the hospitals to reserve 10-15 per cent beds for patients of vector-borne diseases. “Seeing a …

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 …

Dengue cases on rise in Hyderabad; docs say ‘bigger concern’ than Covid
2 years, 6 months ago

Dengue cases on rise in Hyderabad; docs say ‘bigger concern’ than Covid

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Dengue cases are on the rise at certain localities in the city due to the onset of monsoon, according to doctors. Consultant general physician at KIMS Hospitals Dr K. Shivaraj said the hospital had got several cases from the areas of Begumpet, Kompally, Uppal and surrounding areas. Professor and HOD, paediatric department, Niloufer Hospital, Dr T. Usha Rani said …

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 …

Dengue scare in Rajasthan; Over 13,000 cases reported in state so far this year
3 years, 1 month ago

Dengue scare in Rajasthan; Over 13,000 cases reported in state so far this year

India Today  

More than 13,000 cases of dengue have been reported in Rajasthan this year so far. In several parts of Rajasthan including Jaipur, Bikaner, and Barmer, dengue has spread rapidly troubling hundreds of people in the state. The state government had announced a 15-day dengue-free Rajasthan campaign following which the ground situation was reviewed by the health department but despite that …

EXPLAINED: A Risk For Half Of Humanity. How Dengue Spreads And Why Patients Need To Avoid Mosquito Bites
3 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINED: A Risk For Half Of Humanity. How Dengue Spreads And Why Patients Need To Avoid Mosquito Bites

News 18  

Amid a rise in dengue cases ahead of the onset of winter, the Centre has dispatched experts to nine states to bolster efforts to contain the mosquito-borne disease. India’s National Centre for Disease Control says that dengue outbreaks “are most likely to occur in post-monsoon period when the breeding of the mosquitoes is highest”. Infants and young children may develop …

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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