- Dengue mosquito breeds in clean water, humans are the main source of Chikungunya
Chronicle Reporter, Bhopal
As soon as the rainy season arrives, the risk of diseases increases. Many types of diseases are seen in this season. Dengue is also the most common disease among these dangerous diseases.
The threat of dengue is increasing rapidly in Bhopal. The number of dengue and Chikungunya patients is increasing rapidly in the hospitals of the capital. The situation is that, every day one Chikungunya patient and 2 to 3 dengue patients are being reported in Bhopal. After all this, about 173 dengue patients and 25 Chikungunya patients have been found in Bhopal so far. The number of dengue patients in July was 51 and in August 63 patients were recorded. When water accumulates in and around houses, then dengue mosquitoes start breeding in it. Which harms us. However, doctors say that the dengue mosquito or Aedes aegypti breeds in clean water. Along with this, it is most active during the day time.
The bite of a dengue mosquito first causes fever which turns into dengue. Chikungunya is also caused by mosquito bites, but the main source of its virus is humans.
Symptoms of Dengue
High fever
Headache
Pain in muscles and joints
Vomiting or nausea
Pain in eyes
Red spots on skin
Fatigue
Symptoms of Chikungunya
Sudden high fever
Pain in joints
Pain in muscles
Headache
Swelling in joints
Rashes
Fatigue
Nausea
Cases registered in previous years
1,641 cases in 2019
16 in 2020 i.e. during Corona period
665 in 2021
540 in 2022
655 cases in 2023
About 173 cases in 2024 so far
Prevention of Dengue
To prevent dengue, do not let rain water accumulate on any object or place. Clean drinking water regularly. Do not let water remain in the coolers of the houses for a long time. Keep the drains clean too. Always keep the water covered. Try to wear full sleeve clothes most of the time, using mosquito net while sleeping is a proper solution. At the same time, use spray and cream to repel mosquitoes. According to the Meteorological Department, dengue cases in Bhopal come up in a set pattern every year and they suddenly start increasing. Under this pattern, maximum caution is required in September, October and November.
However, the medical department had predicted that dengue cases will increase even more in 2024. Their prediction now seems to be proving correct.
