Dengue & Malaria: Malaria cases are breaking records, dengue has also raised concerns; Delhiites should be careful

The increasing cases of mosquito-borne diseases in Delhi-NCR remain a cause of concern for health experts. Along with dengue, the number of malaria patients is also increasing continuously here. According to recent reports, this time malaria cases have broken the record of the last three years in Noida.

According to media reports, 106 malaria patients have been identified here so far this year, which is more than the total 104 cases recorded in the year 2022. Last year in 2023, 44 cases were reported. Health experts have advised all people to keep taking measures to prevent mosquitoes.

Both malaria and dengue diseases are seen emerging as a big threat in Delhi-NCR. So far 128 cases of dengue have been reported in Noida. At the same time, more than 300 new cases of dengue were reported in the capital Delhi in the last week of September. Till September 20 this year, a total of 1229 cases of dengue were reported in Delhi-NCR and two people have also died.

The danger of dengue and malaria

District malaria officer Shruti Kirti Verma has advised all people to take measures to protect themselves from mosquitoes and prevent them from breeding. The officer said that mosquito breeding places are being investigated. More than 150 notices have been issued in residential societies and houses where mosquito larvae have been found.

Dengue and malaria mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, so it is important to prevent waterlogging. The condition of malaria can also be fatal in some cases.

What do doctors say?

In a conversation with Amar Ujala, Shrey Srivastava, a doctor of internal medicine at a hospital in Greater Noida, said that dengue-malaria patients are being diagnosed with OPD every day. Dengue is being diagnosed in 60 percent of people with fever problems, and the number of malaria patients is increasing.

What is worrying is that many times the malaria report comes negative in the test even though the patient has all the symptoms. In these situations, special care is needed because there is a risk of rapid reduction in platelet count in patients, which can worsen the symptoms.

Know the symptoms of malaria.
People suffering from malaria usually have high fever and chills. Along with this, some people may have nausea and vomiting, stomach pain, and muscle or joint pain. Symptoms of malaria usually start within a few weeks of being bitten by an infected mosquito. If someone has had a high fever for four to five days, then he should get tested on the advice of a doctor. If these diseases are not diagnosed and treated on time, there is a risk of the symptoms of the disease taking a serious form.

Take measures to protect against mosquitoes.
Doctors say, to reduce the risk of malaria-dengue, it is important to keep trying to protect yourself from mosquitoes. For this, wear sleeve protective clothing, and use mosquito nets and insecticides. Avoid traveling to places where malaria cases are high. Newborns, children, and the elderly are at a higher risk of developing severe symptoms due to these diseases. Malaria and dengue can also be dangerous for pregnant women, so preventive measures are necessary.

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