Last Updated:August 27, 2025, 22:42 IST As rainfall events intensify and urban water systems grow strained, non-viral monsoon illnesses deserve as much attention as dengue both in clinical care and in public awareness. Monsoon increases risks of viral, waterborne, and mosquito-borne illnesses When the rains arrive, “viral fever” becomes a catch-all phrase. But a large…
Mosquitoes, the deadliest animals, transmit incurable diseases like dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and West Nile virus, posing significant global health threats. These viral infections cause severe symptoms, including fever, joint pain, and neurological complications, with treatment limited to symptom management. While a vaccine exists for yellow fever, prevention and awareness remain crucial in combating these mosquito-borne…
Last Updated:August 14, 2025, 22:02 IST In the fight against dengue, accurate information is as important as medical care because prevention begins with knowledge. Dengue fever is caused by the bite of mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus (DENV) and is transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti and, to a lesser extent, Aedes albopictus mosquitoes Hospitals have…
Last Updated:August 05, 2025, 17:57 IST Dr Sonia Rawat said that viral fever usually subsides with paracetamol, but dengue may need hospital care if symptoms include vomiting, rashes, bleeding, or severe weakness Dengue may require hospitalisation, especially if symptoms include vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness, bleeding, or skin rashes with high fever. (Representative/PTI) As monsoon rains…
