As rain become sporadic, monsoon diseases linger

Written By Unknown on Senin, 14 Oktober 2013 | 22.23

MUMBAI: The intermittent rainfall of the last few days may have brought respite from heat, but an extended monsoon has also meant that rain-related ailments continue.

Mumbaikars are falling prey to dengue, respiratory infections, gastroenteritis and conjunctivitis. "Temperature changes are triggering a rise in fever, itchy eyes and cough," said Dr Shahid Barmare, who consults with Kohinoor Hospital, Kurla. "Respiratory problems, coupled with fever, are taking 5-7 days to heal. We are also seeing an increase in presumptive dengue cases, wherein a patient suffers from fever, severe body ache and headache. But by the time they (are supposed to) test positive after a week or so, they are cured," he said.

Doctors say that of late, diagnosing and treating dengue cases have become difficult. "The rapid test (to detect the disease) may or may not be completely correct. Which is why we send the samples for an Elisa test," said Dr Hemant Thacker, who consults with Jaslok and Breach Candy Hospitals. "It is important to treat the patient and not the report. Clinical symptoms have to be seen and treatment given accordingly."

While the dengue-causing mosquito needs a steady supply of fresh water, the malaria-causing Anopheles mosquito needs larger water bodies to breed in. "Stagnant water and excess humidity are favourable conditions for Anopheles mosquitoes. Dengue-causing mosquitoes, on the other hand, do not need excess water and can breed in small containers, tyres and flower pots. Dengue cases rise during intermittent rainfall during August, September and October," Dr Thacker said.

Dr Khusrav Bajan, intensivist at Hinduja Hospital, said, "We have been seeing severe cases of gastroenteritis, with patients needing admission in ICU because of dehydration."


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