99 cases of dengue infection in Tanahu

Tanahu: The district has recorded 99 cases of dengue infection of late. Four hundred persons had undergone a test for it.

Chief of the Health Office in the district, Shankar Babu Adhikari, informed that with the surge of dengue patients, there is a growing shortage of hospital beds. CMA at an emergency section of the district hospital, Rajesh Chhetri, informed that 11 persons tested positive last Saturday alone.

Some 200 persons visit the hospital daily for dengue tests. Among them, 150 have a fever. High fever, severe body aches, and nausea are some common symptoms of dengue.

The hospital said it was urgent to raise public awareness against dengue. Similarly, medical superintendent Abhinandan Tiwari suggested the patient adequate liquid intake, and use of paracetamol to reduce fever.