Patna: Hospitals in the city witnessed the increase in the case of upper respiratory infections, such as colds, coughing and influenza, virus fever and fungal infections.
Diseases that are transmitted through water such as typhus, hepatitis A, dengue fever and diarrhea also make doctors in their city.
Health experts say such cases are increasing mainly due to changes in weather conditions.
“Many people get an antigen test and RT-PCR that are quickly done only to find that they are negative Covid-19 and they are under the influence of seasonal flu,” they said.
Dr.
Chandra Mohan Kumar, the additional professor of the Pediatric Department throughout the India Institute of Medical Sciences-Patna, said that many patients complain of skin infections and fungi due to hot and humid weather conditions.
“The case of mosquito-transmitted diseases is increasing, especially in the affected areas of the flood.
Every day, 3-4 dengue fever patients come to the hospital.
Likewise, 4-5 hepatitis A and at least two tifoid cases are reported per day,” he said.
Dr.
Kumar said the same cold and influenza cases also increased, leaving patients in the dilemma as Covid-19 had the same symptoms.
“Fever viruses and seasonal flu, take place in 4-5 days.
But people are more worried about Covid-19 and they rush to the hospital to experience even small symptoms.
So far this year, people need to maintain cleanliness around the house And the source of drinking water, “added Dr.
Kumar.
Dr.
Nigam Prakash Narain, former Head of the Pediatric Department at Patna Medical College and Hospital, said most patients came with upper respiratory infections, skin infections and diarrhea.
“People have to keep their rooms cool, wear cotton clothes and drink enough water to keep seasonal diseases in the bay,” he said Dr.
Narain said children in the age group 5 to 12 years and under two years most of the disease this.
“Children must be encouraged to take a shower, especially when schools are open, because they are more susceptible to skin infections and boils.” Dr.
Binod Kumar Singh, Nmch-Patna’s supervisor, said that among patients who visited the OPD Hospital today, around 40% were those suffering from seasonal flu.
“Diarrhea cases also increase, especially among children,” he added.