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Viral fever on rise in city
Anupam Bhagria
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, October 18
Patients visiting city hospitals and clinics are increasingly complaining of sore throat, infection in the upper respiratory tract and mild fever. Although, the danger of dengue is still lurking, the cases of viral fever are on a rise.
Dr Sandeep Puri, medical superintendent at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, said: "Dengue is also caused by a virus. These days we are getting many patients who complain of cough and cold along with fever. Viral fever is confirmed only after ruling out other ailments including dengue and typhoid."
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Dr Satish Kumar Ohri, a private practitioner, said: "This year cases of viral fever are more as compared to dengue and typhoid. The incubation of viral is between five to seven days, but if it persists it may be typhoid."
Dr Deepak Bhatia, project programme officer and project coordinator of integrated disease surveillance, Punjab, also confirmed the rise in cases of viral fever.
Dos and Don'ts
Use handkerchief while sneezing and coughing
Keep your body covered
Wash hands before eating anything
Eat hygienic food
Drink more liquids
Avoid self medication and consult a physician
Patient should not come in contact with others, especially elderly and children
Anupam Bhagria
Tribune News Service
Ludhiana, October 18
Patients visiting city hospitals and clinics are increasingly complaining of sore throat, infection in the upper respiratory tract and mild fever. Although, the danger of dengue is still lurking, the cases of viral fever are on a rise.
Dr Sandeep Puri, medical superintendent at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, said: "Dengue is also caused by a virus. These days we are getting many patients who complain of cough and cold along with fever. Viral fever is confirmed only after ruling out other ailments including dengue and typhoid."
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Dr Satish Kumar Ohri, a private practitioner, said: "This year cases of viral fever are more as compared to dengue and typhoid. The incubation of viral is between five to seven days, but if it persists it may be typhoid."
Dr Deepak Bhatia, project programme officer and project coordinator of integrated disease surveillance, Punjab, also confirmed the rise in cases of viral fever.
Dos and Don'ts
Use handkerchief while sneezing and coughing
Keep your body covered
Wash hands before eating anything
Eat hygienic food
Drink more liquids
Avoid self medication and consult a physician
Patient should not come in contact with others, especially elderly and children
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