Spike in viral fevers, dengue in Hyderabad amid wet Weather

Inclement weather conditions prevalent for the past several days have created ideal conditions for a surge in viral fevers, suspected dengue cases and Influenza-like Illnesses (ILI).

For the past few days, the outpatient wings of government hospitals, including Fever Hospital, Gandhi Hospital and Osmania General Hospital (OGH), have been witnessing a spike in number of patients with fever, respiratory distress in the form of scratchy throat, cough, body aches (myalgia), extreme fatigue, and weakness that can



make daily activities difficult.

Basthi Dawakhanas are also receiving patients with typical ILI symptoms, including abrupt onset of fever, prostration, i.e., severe debilitating fatigue and exhaustion that lingers till the fever subsides.

Several patients also complain of chest discomfort, including a deeper, more painful cough accompanied by retrosternal (chest) tightness or soreness. They are also reporting chills and sweats, which are bouts of severe shivering and intense sweating.