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Two dengue cases reported
THE PAEDIATRIC Department of the Hallet Hospital today confirmed two cases of dengue fever. Though a report of the same had been sent to the CMO?s office, no official from the CMO Department had reached Hallet Hospital to collect details till the filing of the news.
THE PAEDIATRIC Department of the Hallet Hospital today confirmed two cases of dengue fever. Though a report of the same had been sent to the CMO’s office, no official from the CMO Department had reached Hallet Hospital to collect details till the filing of the news.
Moreover, several nursing homes and private hospitals have confirmed that patients with similar symptoms were being admitted.
As per reports, Rishabh (12), son of Sunil Mishra and admitted under the supervision of head of the Paediatric Department Dr V. N. Tripathi and Priti (8), admitted under the supervision of Dr Deepak Sachan, were suffering from dengue fever after blood reports confirmed the same.
Both were brought in serious condition to the Hallet Hospital. After reports confirmed dengue, they were being treated for the same. According to Dr Sachan, Priti’s condition has improved a lot and she was out of danger. But, Dr Tripathi could not be contacted for his comments.
Cases with similar symptoms have also been reported at various private hospitals and nursing homes. Child specialist Dr R. K. Lumba said that two children were discharged after being treated for dengue fever. Similarly, Dr Mahesh Khattar also admitted and treated four children with similar symptoms.
In the same way, Dr R. N. Chaurasia also admitted detecting ITP in about half-a-dozen children. ITP is a stage where platelet counts decrease with persisting fever. Though the symptoms are akin to that of a dengue patient, tests however do not confirm dengue fever in such patients.
Child specialist Dr Raj Tilak said that chances of dengue taking epidemic shape in the city could not be ruled out. Basing his claim on 2004 data, he said four patients suffering from dengue were reported to his clinic. However, the numbers swelled to 20 last year.
He said that since there was not much improvement in hygiene in the city, rise in number of patients could not be ruled out.
