Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Viral fevers on a high in city
STAFF REPORTER
Government, private hospitals and clinics teeming with patients, especially children
Winter is known to create congenial conditions for viruses to thrive longer. Thanks to this phenomenon, cases of viral fevers, mostly upper respiratory tract infections are on a high in the capital. The tough part for general public is that despite taking precautions, it is difficult to avoid viral infections during the season.
The outpatient wings of Government Hospitals, private nursing homes and clinics are teeming with patients, especially children, with cold, runny nose, nose block, high fever and body pains.
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The outpatient wings of Government Hospitals have recorded a marked increase in patient inflow.
The average patient inflow at Gandhi, Osmania and Fever Hospitals is now close to 1,200 patients.
Even smaller area hospitals are reporting an increase in cases of viral fevers during this winter.
?At present, our daily inflow of viral fever patients is between 190 and 200. Usually, it hovers between 80 and 100 patients per day. Women and children should be careful because they are traditionally have weak immunity levels. Despite taking precautions, it is very difficult to avoid viral fevers,? says in-charge medical officer, Cantonment Area Hospital, Rasoolpura, Dr. P. Satya Sheel.
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/viral-fevers-on-a-high-in-city/article4173619.ece
STAFF REPORTER
Government, private hospitals and clinics teeming with patients, especially children
Winter is known to create congenial conditions for viruses to thrive longer. Thanks to this phenomenon, cases of viral fevers, mostly upper respiratory tract infections are on a high in the capital. The tough part for general public is that despite taking precautions, it is difficult to avoid viral infections during the season.
The outpatient wings of Government Hospitals, private nursing homes and clinics are teeming with patients, especially children, with cold, runny nose, nose block, high fever and body pains.
...
The outpatient wings of Government Hospitals have recorded a marked increase in patient inflow.
The average patient inflow at Gandhi, Osmania and Fever Hospitals is now close to 1,200 patients.
Even smaller area hospitals are reporting an increase in cases of viral fevers during this winter.
?At present, our daily inflow of viral fever patients is between 190 and 200. Usually, it hovers between 80 and 100 patients per day. Women and children should be careful because they are traditionally have weak immunity levels. Despite taking precautions, it is very difficult to avoid viral fevers,? says in-charge medical officer, Cantonment Area Hospital, Rasoolpura, Dr. P. Satya Sheel.
...
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/viral-fevers-on-a-high-in-city/article4173619.ece