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Surge in Chikungunya Cases With Severe Complications Alarms Doctors in Pune
Experts Suspect Virus Mutation as Cases of Encephalitis, Myocarditis, and Other Organ Damage Rise
Lagatar News by Lagatar News
September 6, 2024
Lagatar24 Desk
Pune: Ten years after the last significant Chikungunya outbreak in Alandi, doctors are seeing a worrying rise in cases with severe complications affecting vital organs. This year, not only have Chikungunya cases surpassed Dengue in numbers, but complications such as Encephalitis, Meningoencephalitis, Myocarditis, kidney injury, and Guillain-Barré syndrome have also increased, particularly in newborns and the elderly.
Chikungunya, a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, typically presents symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash. However, this year, doctors have observed more cases where the virus has caused life-threatening complications. Experts believe a mutation in the virus could be the cause.
Increase in Severe Cases with Organ Involvement
Dr. Ameet Dravid, an infectious diseases expert at Noble Hospital, shared that they have seen more than 15 cases where patients initially presented with common Chikungunya symptoms but later developed severe conditions affecting the brain and other vital organs. “Many patients develop Encephalitis, and symptoms such as weakness, disorientation, and urinary incontinence emerge in the second week,” Dr. Dravid explained. He added that the treatment is costly and the mortality rate in such cases is high...
Surge in Chikungunya Cases With Severe Complications Alarms Doctors in Pune
Experts Suspect Virus Mutation as Cases of Encephalitis, Myocarditis, and Other Organ Damage Rise
Lagatar News by Lagatar News
September 6, 2024
Lagatar24 Desk
Pune: Ten years after the last significant Chikungunya outbreak in Alandi, doctors are seeing a worrying rise in cases with severe complications affecting vital organs. This year, not only have Chikungunya cases surpassed Dengue in numbers, but complications such as Encephalitis, Meningoencephalitis, Myocarditis, kidney injury, and Guillain-Barré syndrome have also increased, particularly in newborns and the elderly.
Chikungunya, a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, typically presents symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash. However, this year, doctors have observed more cases where the virus has caused life-threatening complications. Experts believe a mutation in the virus could be the cause.
Increase in Severe Cases with Organ Involvement
Dr. Ameet Dravid, an infectious diseases expert at Noble Hospital, shared that they have seen more than 15 cases where patients initially presented with common Chikungunya symptoms but later developed severe conditions affecting the brain and other vital organs. “Many patients develop Encephalitis, and symptoms such as weakness, disorientation, and urinary incontinence emerge in the second week,” Dr. Dravid explained. He added that the treatment is costly and the mortality rate in such cases is high...