New Delhi, Sep 8
The incessant rains have triggered a wave of throat infections, flu, and dengue in the national capital, said health experts on Monday.
According to experts, high humidity, fluctuating temperatures, combined with waterlogging in many areas, are contributing to these conditions.
“Seasonal diseases such as Flu (influenza), vector-borne diseases (dengue) are showing up as trends in this season due to high transmission. Most of the cases are self-limiting and does not need any active medication or hospitalisation,” Dr. Harshal R Salve, Additional Professor at the Centre for Community Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi, told.
“Over the past few weeks, we have seen an increase in the number of dengue cases. The common symptoms being seen among patients include fever, joint pains, body aches, rashes, and at times bleeding from any side,” added Dr. Rishikesh Desai, Internal Medicine expert from a leading city-based hospital.