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Dengue cases rise in Delhi, here are symptoms and preventions
According to a municipal corporation's report, Delhi reported 169 dengue cases between January 1 to July 28.
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Delhi reported 56 fresh dengue cases in the past week, taking the tally to more than 240, according to a municipal corporation report on Monday.
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Delhi reported 56 fresh dengue cases in the past week, taking the tally to more than 240, according to a municipal corporation report on Monday. (HT Photo/Sakib Ali)
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Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), that is transmitted by mosquitoes and usually spikes after the rains every year. (PTI)
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The symptoms include fever, pain behind the eyes, severe headache, stomach pain, vomiting and sometimes, diarrhoea. (ANI)
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Use mosquito net at night while going to bed and wear repellents throughout the day. (REUTERS)
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Make sure to cover yourself properly when you go out. Do not visit places where mosquitoes breed like grassy areas, especially at night. (HT Photo/Vipin Kumar)
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In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Delhi health department said, instructions have been given to authorities to provide dengue test reports within 6-8 hours for timely treatment. (ANI)
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