Viral fever News

Typically, the flu persists for about a week. Doctors advise to wear a mask and maintain social distancing measures to avoid infection.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning regarding a new coronavirus variant known as JN.1, a subtype of BA.2.86

Dengue fever, transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito, can lead to severe flu-like symptoms; To shield yourself from the escalating threat, here’s how you can keep yourself safe. 

Monsoon season brings in a host of infectious diseases There is an increased risk of various infections and diseases due to the humid and wet environment Expert shares six common infections/diseases during the monsoon

If the age of the child is less than 3 months and the child is with fever, then this should be thoroughly checked The most common cause of fever in more than 90 per cent of children is viral infections Look out for early warning signs - keep a tab on the appearance of the child, breathing pattern, etc

Covid-19 damages the cells lining the smallest blood vessels, choking off blood flow, and leading to organ damage, according to a study. Learn more, here.

According to experts, the patient mortality rate from this disease is close to 30 percent. So far, there is no vaccine for the disease. Experts say that the disease is transmitted from the body of cattle to the body of healthy people.

80 children got infected with Tomato Fever in Kerala In this, children experience undiagnosed and unidentified fever

Dengue has caused havoc, while viral fever, pneumonia have also been reported In Madhya Pradesh, more than 2,500 people have been infected by dengue so far this year There has been a surge in dengue cases among children in many districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), Niti Aayog said dengue can lead to complications and death. Dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2 or D2) is known to be the most virulent strain and can cause severity in disease, experts said.

The viral fever outbreak first hit Uttar Pradesh and Delhi NCR, with several cases being reported in each district. Now, the number of viral fever cases in Bihar is increasing day by day, with the sudden demand leading to the depleting of hospital beds and supplies.

NCR sees a surge in viral fever cases Children are the worst affected

Central team was sent to Firozabad to investigate the cause of viral fever and deaths among children. It has observed that the majority of cases are of dengue and a few are of scrub typhus and leptospirosis. Based on the observations, Union Health Secretary told UP Chief Secretary that surveillance should be strengthened.

Chief Medical Officer of Ballia Dr Tanmay Kakkar assured that all necessary precautions are being taken. District Magistrate Aditi Singh said all village panchayats and urban local bodies have been instructed to undertake anti-larval spray

Vadra asked UP govt to direct all resources towards healthcare. The death toll due to dengue and viral fever in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district mounted to 50 on Friday.

Over 40 people, mostly children, have died of suspected dengue, viral fever in UP The UP govt has transferred the Firozabad CMO

Yogi Adityanath on Monday confirmed that 32 children and seven adults had died in Firozabad, owing to a mysterious fever. UP CM visited the 100-bed district hospital where children showing symptoms of the disease are being treated.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath has instructed state officials to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Yogi directed that cleanliness, sanitisation and fogging work should be done regularly.

Some western UP districts like Mathura, Firozabad, Mainpuri have witnessed a spike in cases of viral fever in recent days The illness has reportedly claimed around a dozen lives The CMO urged people to be cautious against vector-borne diseases and maintain water-related hygiene at homes.

After the rise of Zika virus and Dengue fever in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, Telangana's Hyderabad saw a rise in cases of viral fever, dengue and influenza on Sunday.