more-in There has been a steep rise in the incidence of vector-borne diseases in the Capital, with 57 new cases of dengue being reported this month alone. Currently, Delhi has 128 registered cases of malaria, 98 cases of dengue and 127 of chikungunya, data released by the municipal corporations show. Vector-borne diseases have also been reported from outside the city. While 43 cases of dengue have been reported this month, 15 cases were recorded in June. Early onset Cases of all three vector-borne diseases have been reported much earlier this time, which doctors have attributed to the early arrival of the monsoon. Authorities fear that the number of cases may rise further, as the season for vector-borne diseases begins from mid-July and generally lasts till November-end. Viral fever symptoms Besides vector-borne diseases, the city is reeling under a viral fever outbreak. The symptoms are headache, fatigue, sore throat, running nose, nasal stuffiness and red eyes. Vomiting and diarrhoea may be present in some cases. Dr. Rajesh Bhudiraja, Internal Medicine, Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, says, “Viral fever usually subsides after three days, but this time we are witnessing patients with consistent fever for more than three days.” Dengue and chikungunya are caused by the aedes agypti mosquito, which breeds in clear water. The anopheles mosquito, which causes malaria, can breed in both fresh and muddy water. Mosquito breeding Breeding of mosquitoes has been reported at 69,057 households in Delhi, according to the report. The Delhi government had on June 23 issued instructions to State-run and private hospitals and nursing homes to increase their bed capacity by up to 20% for the next six months to deal with a possible outbreak of dengue and chikungunya. The AAP government has also banned over-the-counter sale of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and brufen, as their use may pose a threat to dengue and chikungunya patients.

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