West Nile fever | T.N. Health Department steps up surveillance in Kerala bordering villages in Coimbatore
7 months, 1 week ago

West Nile fever | T.N. Health Department steps up surveillance in Kerala bordering villages in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Health Department has stepped up surveillance in villages bordering Kerala in Coimbatore district following confirmed cases of West Nile fever cases in the neighbouring State. Since Coimbatore district shares boundaries with Palakkad and Thrissur districts of Kerala, the Health Department decided to step up surveillance measures in border villages, officials said. High fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, stupor, coma, tremors, convulsions, muscle weakness, and paralysis are among the symptoms of West Nile fever, which is spread by culex mosquitoes. “Instruction has been given to all the government hospitals to report if they come across persons with West Nile fever symptoms,” said N.N.

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Associated Press  

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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The Hindu  

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Live Mint  

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India TV News  

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1 year, 6 months ago

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Associated Press  

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Know All About the Mosquito-borne Disease, its Symptoms - News18
2 years, 6 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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News 18  

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TN health secy instructs authorities to focus on controlling Dengue, appreciates ongoing Covid-19 vaccination drive
3 years, 1 month ago

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India Today  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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India Today  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 3 months ago

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India Today  

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News 18  

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