Kalaburagi: The rain in the middle of the pandemic has triggered a sudden wave in dengue cases in Kalaburagi, worried about the health department official.
More than 100 cases of dengue fever are registered in the district since January.
Of these, 35 cases were recorded in July only.
In August (until Tuesday), 12 cases of dengue fever were recorded in this district.
In an effort to raise awareness among occupants, the district health department has launched a conscious campaign from the door to the door.
The department has also begun to spray insecticides to stop mosquitoes from breeding in several areas in the city.
Kalaburagi Health District and Family Welfare Officer Sharanaabasappa Gajalkhed told toi that dengue fever patients were given free care at a government hospital in this district.
“Those who have symptoms of dengue fever must approach government hospitals for free testing and care,” he added.
Dengue fever can result in a decrease in white blood cells and your platelet count.
The normal platelet count in the body ranges from 18.
GH to 4lakh, this can go down to low by 20,000 to 40,000 in the case of dengue fever patients, he added further.
“Therefore, patients must approach the hospital as soon as possible and may not delay receipt.” “We have published guidelines for private hospitals to send blood samples to public health laboratories.
If you need blood transfusion, it can refer to a government hospital,” he said.