Rajkot News: Heavy rains have been lashing Gujarat for the past three-four days, due to which many cities and districts have seen scenes of devastation. In Gujarat, Saurashtra and Rajkot are also receiving heavy rains, and now the epidemic has taken hold here. Cases of fever, dengue, chikungunya and malaria are on the rise in the city.
According to the information, the epidemic has once again raised its head in Rajkot and its surrounding villages due to the rains that have been falling for the past few days. According to the latest statistics, there has been a rapid increase in cold sore and fever cases in Rajkot since last one week. At present, Rajkot has registered more than 800 cases of common diseases. Epidemics have worsened in the city environment, with 10 cases of dengue, 9 cases of chikungunya and 2 cases of malaria and the numbers are likely to rise. In the last one week, 582 cases of cold cough, 52 cases of common fever, 227 cases of diarrhea and vomiting have been reported. At present, the system has carried out house-to-house spraying and pest control operations in the city. Not only that, 113 people have also been issued notices due to the outbreak of mosquitoes.
Why is dengue spreading fast? Its type-2 strain is very dangerous, so protect yourself
There has been a sudden increase in dengue cases in India. Dengue cases are increasing these days across North India and many parts of the country including Delhi-NCR. Recently some areas of Delhi were inundated after heavy monsoon floods. In other parts of North India, floods have also led to an increase in mosquito-borne diseases. Dengue cases are increasing rapidly in Delhi after the floods. Recently Delhi government sent 20 dengue samples for dengue genome identification. Among them, the most dangerous DENV-2 strain was found in 19 cases. This strain of dengue has raised concern among health officials and the public. Delhi’s health department found that 19 out of 20 samples were of type 2 dengue, which is considered the most dangerous.
What is dengue type-2 strain?
Dengue type-2 is a dangerous strain. This is the most dangerous strain of dengue. There are DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3 and DENV-4 strains of the dengue virus, with the DENV-2 strain being the most dangerous. More than 90 percent of dengue cases in Delhi are of the DENV-2 strain. Due to which the life of the patient can also be lost. This is the reason why the Delhi government has appealed to the general public along with all the government agencies to be vigilant.
Symptoms of DENV-2 infection are similar to other serotypes of dengue, but can be more severe. Symptoms usually begin 3-7 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito.
Symptoms of dengue
High fever
Severe headache
Muscle, bone and joint pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Itching or rashes on the skin
Severe weakness
Pain behind the eyes
Preventive measures against dengue
Do not allow water to accumulate anywhere around the house. If water has been sitting in coolers, containers or anything else for a long time, empty it.
Keep the water tank covered.
Put screens on windows and doors to prevent mosquitoes from entering from outside.
Spray mosquito repellent around the house to prevent mosquitoes.
Keep sleeping with a mosquito net to avoid mosquitoes.
Wear clothes that cover the entire body to avoid mosquitoes.
If symptoms like fever, pain, vomiting appear, consult a doctor immediately.
Doctor’s advice is very important
Often people mistake the mild symptoms of dengue for a viral infection or the flu. There is safety in precaution, consult a doctor if you experience any symptoms. It should be treated properly as severe symptoms can lead to dengue shock syndrome. This can lead to dengue hemorrhagic fever and conditions such as blood vessel damage, liver damage, heavy bleeding and death.