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Once again in Delhi NCR Dengue (Dengue) The cases have started increasing. By the last week of October, around five thousand cases of dengue had been reported in Delhi, which is the highest in the last five years. It is generally observed that the highest number of dengue cases are reported in the months of October and November. However, this time cases of dengue variant Dengue-2 have also been reported, in which patients become more severely ill. However, only one patient has died due to dengue this year in Delhi. But still prevention from this disease is necessary.
For information on how to avoid the DEN-2 form of dengue and how dangerous it is to the body, TV9 spoke to Dr. Medical Director of LNJP Hospital, Delhi. Spoke to Suresh Kumar.
Dengue in November
Dr. Suresh Kumar said that generally since the last four-five years the trend is being observed that October and November is the peak season of dengue and for this special precautions need to be taken. The four types of dengue virus are DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3 and DEN-4. Some of these variants cause mild symptoms, but some viruses such as DEN-2 cause severe illness. In this, the patient’s blood pressure drops rapidly, shock syndrome occurs and bleeding may also occur. This time, DEN-2 cases have been seen in some cases. So far many patients have been admitted to LNJ but 99% of them are recovering.
Patients increasing daily
New patients are being admitted here every day, some are confirmed dengue and some are suspected in the report. We first test for any fever like viral fever, typhoid or malaria. This time there were many cases which were vector borne diseases and if we talk about today, total 14 dengue patients are admitted in LNJP Hospital, who are undergoing treatment. They include 9 adults, four children and a pregnant woman.
The good thing is that they are all recovering well. Only two patients required platelet transfusion, the rest are recovering without platelet transfusion. Samples from LNJP were also sent to AIIMS for testing to detect variants, some of which were found to be dengue 2, which is more virulent.
Effect of cold
The trend for the last five years shows that dengue peaks in October and November. The number of dengue cases decreases after November as its larvae cannot survive in extreme cold. Therefore, the least number of cases are seen in December, January and February.
The most important thing to avoid dengue is that people do not self-medicate. Dr. Suresh Kumar says that if some patients take Ecosprin or Aspirin, the platelets become low. Only take paracetamol when you have a fever, use a mosquito net and wear full-sleeved clothing. If a red rash appears on the body, go to the doctor immediately. If you feel very tired, contact your doctor immediately and get your platelets checked. It is sometimes seen that when the platelets become very low, the patient suffers from shock syndrome. Then, there is dengue hemorrhagic fever, which not only affects the vital organs but also threatens heart failure, kidney failure and the brain. So it is important to contact the doctor on time.
Shock syndrome
In dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, the patient’s pulse becomes very weak. Blood pressure drops below 80. Lack of fluid in the body, complete dehydration, headache and many such symptoms appear. Apart from this, in the case of shock syndrome, the heart rate also decreases and it also affects the organs of the body. In such a situation, it is necessary to prevent the dangerous symptoms of dengue.
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