Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
New viral fever triggers concern
Rashmi Menon, Bangalore, June 18, DHNS:
Spurt in fever cases with the onset of monsoon in the City
The arrival of monsoon seems to have brought in an unknown viral fever in the City. Apart from the usual suspects - dengue, malaria and chikungunya - hospitals are noticing people coming with viral syndrome. The doctors, however, are unable to identify the virus causing it.
For instance, BGS Hospitals has received 10 to 15 patients suffering from viral syndrome over the last two weeks. "The patients come in a very bad condition and have multiple organ dysfunction. In other words, the patients are diagnosed with abnormal liver and kidney functioning and fluid collection in stomach and lungs," said Dr Aravinda Jagadeesha, consultant physician.
However, it is difficult to identify the virus, as the patient?s report shows negative for other known diseases like dengue, malaria or chikungunya. The doctor said if it is not contained initially, the patient's condition would worsen. As most patients come in a bad state, they are immediately hospitalised with the patient recuperating within five to seven days. As for common viral fever like cold, cough, sore throat and fever, the hospital is getting at least five cases daily.
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http://www.deccanherald.com/content/76021/viral-fever-triggers-concern.html
Rashmi Menon, Bangalore, June 18, DHNS:
Spurt in fever cases with the onset of monsoon in the City
The arrival of monsoon seems to have brought in an unknown viral fever in the City. Apart from the usual suspects - dengue, malaria and chikungunya - hospitals are noticing people coming with viral syndrome. The doctors, however, are unable to identify the virus causing it.
For instance, BGS Hospitals has received 10 to 15 patients suffering from viral syndrome over the last two weeks. "The patients come in a very bad condition and have multiple organ dysfunction. In other words, the patients are diagnosed with abnormal liver and kidney functioning and fluid collection in stomach and lungs," said Dr Aravinda Jagadeesha, consultant physician.
However, it is difficult to identify the virus, as the patient?s report shows negative for other known diseases like dengue, malaria or chikungunya. The doctor said if it is not contained initially, the patient's condition would worsen. As most patients come in a bad state, they are immediately hospitalised with the patient recuperating within five to seven days. As for common viral fever like cold, cough, sore throat and fever, the hospital is getting at least five cases daily.
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http://www.deccanherald.com/content/76021/viral-fever-triggers-concern.html