Mangaluru: Although Karnataka has witnessed the increase in dengue cases and it is one of the 11 countries facing the challenges of serotype-2 dengue fever, statistics show the situation in Dakshina Kannada is under control.
According to the statistics available with Cell Control Program Vector Disease District (DVBDCP), Dakshina Kannada has reported 190 cases of dengue fever in 2021 on that date.
Compared to 2019 and 2020, the number of cases is less than this year.
The district has recorded 1,539 cases in 2019 and 239 in 2020.
While the district recorded one bloody death in 2018, four in 2019 and two in 2020, there were no deaths that had been reported in 2021 so far.
District surveillance officers and DVBDCP officers Dr.
Naverandra Kulal told toi that cases in all the taluk, except Bantwal, less than 50 years.
“Of the 190 cases reported in Dakshina Kannada, 51 was in Bantwal Taluk attended by 38 in Mangaluru, 30 in Putture, 27 in Sultia, 25 in Mangaluru City and 19 cases in Belthangady Taluk.
The majority of cases were reported in June, July and August This year.
At present, the situation in DK is controlled but that does not mean that the case will not rise later.
Therefore, we are fully prepared to prevent the spread of dengue fever, “he said.
“After the Pandemic Covid-19, people are more health conscious and have followed the guidelines on the prevention of mosquito breeding.
We have obtained data on the case of dengue fever suspected and confirmed from all laboratories and hospitals in the district for analysis.
After the case was reported, health staff Continue to monitor with regular follow-up and check the neighboring area, “he said.
Bengaluru has recorded 540 cases, 18% of nearly 3,000 dengue cases reported in Karnataka in 2021, 293 cases were reported at Udupi, 280 in Kalaburagi, 226 in Shivamogga and Dakshina Kannada were in fourth place with 190 cases.
Bloody in DK – Until September 20, 2021 Taluk Bantwal Case 51 Mangaluru 38 Putture 30 Sulture 27 Mangaluru City 25 Belthangady 19 Total 190 Bloody In DK Year Total Case In Limit MCC 2017 136 47 0 2018 584 120 1 2019 1,539 969 4 2020 239 38 2 2021 (Until September 20) 190 25 0 Source: DK Health Dept.