Mysuru: Even as the district authorities in Mysuru and Mandya have been claiming that there was no dengue deaths and the disease situation was under control, deaths due to viral fever has become a regular affair. A cause of concern is many patients from villages surrounding districts are getting admitted to various government and private…
Rise in viral fever cases
July 5, 2017Mysuru: In the context of an increase in number of viral fever cases in city, K.R. Constituency BJP activists, led by former Minister S.A. Ramdas, launched a fogging campaign. Spraying a bio-larvicide in areas around Vivekananda Circle here yesterday. Speaking on the occasion, Ramdas said that the bio-larvicide was developed and tested by Indian Council…
9 Rapid Response Teams launched to combat viral fever
July 3, 2017Mysuru: The District Administration is on an overdrive combating the rise in dengue and other viral diseases in the district including the city. They are leaving no stone unturned to battle the fear that has gripped the people about the rising viral fever cases. In response to this, the District Health and Family Welfare Department,…
Rise in viral fever cases: DC visits KR and Cheluvamba hospitals, interacts with doctors
July 1, 2017Mysuru: In the context of a quantum leap in vital fever cases in city and district, Deputy Commissioner D. Randeep visited KR and Cheluvamba hospitals this morning to assess the facilities and take stock of the situation. Randeep inspected all the wards and laboratories of the hospitals and held a meeting of the doctors. The…
How we treated viral fevers, malaria and others in pre-antibiotic era
June 25, 2017Sir, In reference to my letter ‘Viral fevers: Simple clinical clue’ (SOM dated June 15), there is a very important factor to keep in mind which is about malignant malaria. In this case also, there is relative bradycardia and it is important to exclude malignant malaria in which patient looks more toxic and signs of…
Viral fever: Simple clinical clue
June 15, 2017Sir, In connection with differentiating viral fevers from bacterial, a simple clinical clue is very useful. It is important to be certain of viral aetiology so that patient is not subjected to unnecessary and harmful antibiotic therapy. It is well-known that while antibiotics are useful yet there are dangerous side-effects and expenses are an important…
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