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Dengue and Eye Flu in Delhi: During the monsoon season in Delhi, dengue and eye flu cases steadily rise. In Delhi NCR, 1032 new cases have been reported. be up to date with events.
Dengue and Eye Flu in Delhi:
On Wednesday, medical professionals said that the nation's capital is currently seeing an all-time high in dengue and conjunctivitis cases, sometimes known as pink eye or "eye flu." According to Dr. Kamal B. Kapoor, Medical Director at Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals, the nation's recent severe rains and floods are to blame for the unexpected rise in cases of eye flu cases.
1032 new cases registered in Delhi NCR
According to Dr. Kamal B Kapoor, excessive humidity brought on by flooding, a temperate enough climate, unclean circumstances, polluted water supplies, and the aerosolization of contaminated water off highways by moving cars all contribute to the spread of the virus.
We are keenly watching the rapid rise in instances of eye flu throughout the nation, with Delhi-NCR alone recording 1,032 cases in July, the official stated. When compared to the same time last year (July 2022), Delhi-NCR had 646 instances, the number has grown.
Eye Flu Symptoms: These are the symptoms of eye flu , 1,202 cases across the country
1,202 instances have been recorded nationwide, according to Dr. Kamal B. Kapoor, which is alarming. Pink eye, or eye fever, may be very contagious and spread by contact with infected surfaces and eye fluids. Itching, watery discharge, purulent discharge, swelling of the eyelids, mild redness, and occasionally impaired vision or flashes while staring at light are among the symptoms.
There has been an increase of 60 percent
It is spreading quickly among youngsters, according to Dr. Soveta Rath, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus and Neuro Ophthalmology at Dr. Shroff Charity Eye Hospital.
We have witnessed a 60% spike in eye flu cases, especially youngsters, Dr. Rath told IANS. Every third child either gets eye sickness or has red eyes. In fact, nearly 30 kids with ocular flu were seen in the OPD last week.
Increase due to seasonal change
According to Dr. Shroff, "this rise is related to seasonal variation. This is also due to the extra rainfall this year, which is unexpected given the severe water shortage and poor sanitary practises.
Children frequently wipe their eyes while touching surfaces that are infected with viruses or bacteria, which spreads the infection.
To successfully stop the spread, doctors advised adopting the appropriate measures, increasing awareness, and avoiding the use of over-the-counter drugs.
It is very important to seek medical advice
Dr Kapoor advised individuals to practise good hygiene, regularly wash their hands (both personally and with those around them), refrain from touching their faces, use protective goggles when necessary, and seek medical assistance if any eye-related problems arise.
The national capital is also seeing an increase in dengue infections in addition to eye flu. The incidence of dengue, a viral disease spread by mosquitoes, often rises following the monsoon season each year.
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