Amidst a COVID-19 threat that is looming large, the Health department has warned the people against the spread of leptospirosis and dengue fever.
“The current climate with alternate rainy and sunny days will promote breeding of mosquitoes. This will increase the risk of dengue fever cases. So far, 50 dengue fever cases have been reported in the district this year,” said K.T. Prem Kumar, District Medical Officer in-charge her on Friday.
Aedes mosquitoes, which grow in clean water, spread dengue fever. Severe fever; headache; pain at joints, muscles and eyes; rashes on chest and face; and vomiting are the common symptoms. In case of symptoms, the people should seek medical support from a doctor instead of self treatment, the DMO said.
