India’s national capital is facing a huge wave in mosquito-borne diseases, especially malaria and chikungunya cases and reaches their highest in the last 5-10 months, according to citizen body data and reports from UNI. Just this year, between January and October, 431 malaria cases and 75 Chikungunya cases were registered, which did an worrying trend in the middle of an ongoing staff protest of MCD in Delhi.
Rising cases among challenges in mosquito control
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Just a week ago, 60 fresh malaria cases and 14 fresh Chikungunya cases were seen, reported by Indian Express. Dengue, the other important vector -borne disease, also spreads rapidly with 81 new cases seen in just one week. The Dengue cases since January have increased to 840. Delhi Cantonment reported most cases with 94, followed by the central zone with 89 cases, which was told in the municipal company in Delhi’s weekly report. Alarming is 122 new Dengue patients who arrived during the past week still unlocked, revealing the necessity of higher alertness and surveillance.The early Mars information available in MCD’s weekly report tells us that the surge from January to March was 80 cases of dengue, 18 in malaria.
Symptoms that one should not overlook:
Malaria: Hallland symptoms
High fever with chills and sweating: Malaria has a tendency to cause a high, sudden fever that fluctuates and recovers in cycles, often followed by severe chills and heavy sweating during the refractive of fever. These cycles can return every 2 to 3 days based on malaria parasite type.Headache: Painful and prolonged headaches are often, sometimes associated with dizziness and confusion, especially in more severe cases.Nausea and vomiting: These are often associated with gastrointestinal symptoms that come with the fever and increase the risk of dehydration.Aching muscles and joint pain: Muscle problems are usually present but milder than in chikungunya; Lead pain is less common.Weakness and fatigue: Severe fatigue that remains for weeks, even after treatment, is common.Sweat and chill pattern: The typical “tertic” (every 48 hour) or “quartzan” (every 72 hours) fever pattern is characteristic of malaria infection.Anemia and jaundice: As the parasite destroys red blood cells, some patients develop anemia and in extreme cases yellow color of the skin and eyes (jaundice). Please not: that these symptoms occur only in extreme cases scenariosEnlarged spleen: This can happen in long -term infections.Symptoms of Chikungunya to look for:Sudden fever: Chikungunya begins with a sudden fever, but usually with other unique symptoms.Serious joint pain and swelling: The most characteristic symptom of Chikungunya is severe joint pain, which tends to involve hands, wrists, ankles and feet. The pain is so severe that it can inhibit movement and lasts for weeks or even months after the fever has disappeared.Rash: A generalized skin rash is found in most cases, usually a few days at the beginning of the fever. Muscle pain and stiffness: Joint pain is accompanied by muscle pain but can be generalized. Headache: Mild to moderate headaches can occur but is usually less severe than in malaria. Fatigue and weakness: As with malaria, persistent fatigue is typical and can last for weeks. Nausea and vomiting: Less frequent than in malaria but possible.No cyclic fever: Unlike malaria, Chikungunya fever is not a cyclical fever; It is a more persistent high fever for several days.
How to save you from these diseases
- Use mosquito repellent, especially during dusk
- Installing window and door screens to prevent mosquitoes from entering homes
- Use long sleeves and pants to minimize HUDEXPONATION
- Keep clean surroundings to reduce mosquitoes
Rapid diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious complications from these diseases. If symptoms appear, or persist, visit a medical supplier without delay. Complete the drug course until it is fully recovered.With both malaria and Chikungunya case, the public’s awareness and prevention have never been more critical. Stay informed, stay protected and away from stationary water sources.
