Rampant viral fevers in several parts of Chittoor district has turned out to be a cause for concern for the medical and paramedical staff in the last few weeks.
Primary health centres, area hospitals, and the district hospital have been witnessing a steady flow of patients suffering from viral fever.
Though the tail-end areas of the district have not experienced rains in the last three months, cloudy weather and humid conditions are said to be the reasons for the spread of viral fevers.